bird's eye primrose

How to Grow and Care for bird's eye primrose

bird's eye primrose · Primula farinosa
Also known as: mealy primrose

Grow in full sun or partial shade in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing bird's eye primrose

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Poorly drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in full sun or partial shade in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil

How to Water bird's eye primrose?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for bird's eye primrose?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for bird's eye primrose?

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What Soil Is Best for bird's eye primrose?

Soil type
Clay · Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for bird's eye primrose?

Moist but well drained · Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize bird's eye primrose?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune bird's eye primrose?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate bird's eye primrose?

Propagate by division in autumn or after flowering

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How to Transplant bird's eye primrose?

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How to Care for bird's eye primrose in Winter?

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How to Plant bird's eye primrose?

Grow in full sun or partial shade in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil

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How to Repot bird's eye primrose?

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How to Harvest bird's eye primrose?

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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 bird's eye primrose

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Attributes of bird's eye primrose

Plant typeAlpine Rockery · Herbaceous Perennial
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FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginEurasia

Scientific Classification

Species
Primula farinosa
Genus
Primula
Family
Primulaceae
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