silver-edged primrose

How to Grow and Care for silver-edged primrose

silver-edged primrose · Primula marginata

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, slightly alkaline soil in full sun with some midday shade or partial shade. Although hardy it is recommended for cultivation in an alpine house in the south of England

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Planting and Growing silver-edged 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 typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, slightly alkaline soil in full sun with some midday shade or partial shade. Although hardy it is recommended for cultivation in an alpine house in the south of England

How to Water silver-edged primrose?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for silver-edged primrose?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for silver-edged primrose?

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What Soil Is Best for silver-edged primrose?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for silver-edged primrose?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize silver-edged primrose?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune silver-edged primrose?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate silver-edged primrose?

Propagate by seed, root basal cuttings or take root cuttings when dormant

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How to Transplant silver-edged primrose?

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How to Care for silver-edged primrose in Winter?

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How to Plant silver-edged primrose?

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, slightly alkaline soil in full sun with some midday shade or partial shade. Although hardy it is recommended for cultivation in an alpine house in the south of England

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How to Repot silver-edged primrose?

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How to Harvest silver-edged primrose?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be subject to a leaf spot and grey mould

Pests

May be attacked by aphids, vine weevil, slugs, leaf and bud eelworms and glasshouse red spider mite

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The Toxicity of silver-edged primrose

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Attributes of silver-edged primrose

Plant typeAlpine Rockery · Herbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitClump forming
OriginEurope (Alps)

Scientific Classification

Species
Primula marginata
Genus
Primula
Family
Primulaceae
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