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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common cowslip · Primula veris
Also known as: Bedlam cowslip; fairy cup; galligaskins; gaskins; herb Peter; key flower; keywort; lady's bunch of keys; lady's candlestick; lady's keys; lady's seal; luck flower; paggles; paigle; paiglewort; palseywort; paralysis; petty mullein; primerole; primet; St Peter's wort
Grow as biennials for bedding and in a container or rock garden. Favours a sheltered position in sun or partial shade
May be subject to a leaf spot and grey mould
May be attacked by aphids, vine weevil, slugs, leaf and bud eelworms and glasshouse red spider mite
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