Rich claret red small flowers held on a short stem. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers March to April. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Primula ‘McWatt’s Claret’ (Poly)
Rich claret red small flowers held on a short stem.
Additional information
| Generic | Primula |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'McWatt's Claret' (Poly) |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | Fertile, Light |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| 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 | Border, Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Vine weevils, Aphids, Botrytis |
| Maintenance | Feed, Mulch, Divide every 3 years |
| Propagation | Division |
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