Chinese Primrose. A pretty flowering plant with dainty frilly edged flowers. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers February to April. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Additional information
Generic | Primula |
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Species | sinensis |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Chinese Primrose |
Flower Colour | pink, purple, mixed colours |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 20cm |
Family | Primulaceae |
Spread | 20cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Erect, Rosette-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | February, April |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
Planting | |
Care | Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Aphids, Red spider mite, Slugs and snails, Vine weevils |
Maintenance | Discard after flowering |
Propagation | Seed |
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