Rich purple-blue small flowers with a darker eye. Likes slightly alkaline soil. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers March to April. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Primula ‘Marven’ (2)
Rich purple-blue small flowers with a darker eye. Likes slightly alkaline soil
Additional information
| Generic | Primula |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Marven' (2) |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | Fertile, Light |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Spread | 10cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Dead head after flowering |
| Border | Alpine house, Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Vine weevils, Aphids, Botrytis |
| Maintenance | Feed, Mulch, Divide every 3 years |
| Propagation | Division |
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