Primula marginata 'Caerulea'

How to Grow and Care for Primula marginata 'Caerulea'

Primula marginata 'Caerulea' · Primula marginata 'Caerulea'

Grow in partial shade in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil. May also be grown in an alpine house or greenhouse/conservatory using a specialist alpine plant compost based on loam with added lime. Avoid wetting the foliage

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Planting and Growing Primula marginata 'Caerulea'

Primula marginata 'Caerulea'
Care difficulty4 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in partial shade in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil. May also be grown in an alpine house or greenhouse/conservatory using a specialist alpine plant compost based on loam with added lime. Avoid wetting the foliage

How to Water Primula marginata 'Caerulea'?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Primula marginata 'Caerulea'?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Primula marginata 'Caerulea'?

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What Soil Is Best for Primula marginata 'Caerulea'?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Primula marginata 'Caerulea'?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Primula marginata 'Caerulea'?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Primula marginata 'Caerulea'?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Primula marginata 'Caerulea'?

Propagate by seed when ripe, division or by separating and rooting offsets in autumn or early spring

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How to Transplant Primula marginata 'Caerulea'?

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How to Care for Primula marginata 'Caerulea' in Winter?

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How to Plant Primula marginata 'Caerulea'?

Grow in partial shade in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil. May also be grown in an alpine house or greenhouse/conservatory using a specialist alpine plant compost based on loam with added lime. Avoid wetting the foliage

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How to Repot Primula marginata 'Caerulea'?

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How to Harvest Primula marginata 'Caerulea'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to primula leaf spot, primula brown core and grey moulds

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, vine weevil, slugs, leaf and bud eelworms, leaf-mining flies and glasshouse red spider mite

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The Toxicity of Primula marginata 'Caerulea'

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Attributes of Primula marginata 'Caerulea'

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse · Alpine Rockery · Herbaceous Perennial
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FoliageEvergreen
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Primula marginata 'Caerulea'
Genus
Primula
Family
Primulaceae
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