primrose 'Iris Mainwaring'

How to Grow and Care for primrose 'Iris Mainwaring'

primrose 'Iris Mainwaring' · Primula 'Iris Mainwaring'

Grow in full sun or partial shade in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich-soil. May also be grown under glass in an alpine house or cold frame in a mix of equal parts loam-based potting compost, leaf mould or peat, and grit

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

Planting and Growing primrose 'Iris Mainwaring'

primrose 'Iris Mainwaring'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well 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. May also be grown under glass in an alpine house or cold frame in a mix of equal parts loam-based potting compost, leaf mould or peat, and grit

How to Water primrose 'Iris Mainwaring'?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for primrose 'Iris Mainwaring'?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for primrose 'Iris Mainwaring'?

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What Soil Is Best for primrose 'Iris Mainwaring'?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for primrose 'Iris Mainwaring'?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize primrose 'Iris Mainwaring'?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune primrose 'Iris Mainwaring'?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate primrose 'Iris Mainwaring'?

Propagate by division in autumn or early spring

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How to Transplant primrose 'Iris Mainwaring'?

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How to Care for primrose 'Iris Mainwaring' in Winter?

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How to Plant primrose 'Iris Mainwaring'?

Grow in full sun or partial shade in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich-soil. May also be grown under glass in an alpine house or cold frame in a mix of equal parts loam-based potting compost, leaf mould or peat, and grit

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How to Repot primrose 'Iris Mainwaring'?

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How to Harvest primrose 'Iris Mainwaring'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be subject to primula brown core and grey moulds

Pests

May be attacked by aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, leafhoppers, vine weevil and slugs

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The Toxicity of primrose 'Iris Mainwaring'

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Attributes of primrose 'Iris Mainwaring'

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageSemi evergreen
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Primula 'Iris Mainwaring'
Genus
Primula
Family
Primulaceae
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