Primula chionantha subsp. sinopurpurea
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A very hardy, clump-forming, deciduous perennial to 60cm high, with rosettes of mid-green leaves up to 25cm long, dusted with white meal. In late spring to early summer, flowering stems bear one to four clusters of small, pendent, bright purple flowers with a paler eye. Will tolerate consistently moist soils
Scientific classification
- Species
- Primula chionantha subsp. sinopurpurea (Primula chionantha subsp. sinopurpurea)
- Genus
- Primula
- Family
- Primulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · Bogs · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
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- Height
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- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
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- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Primula chionantha subsp. sinopurpurea
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Primula chionantha subsp. sinopurpurea
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Primula chionantha subsp. sinopurpurea care guide
- Cool consistently damp soil, never let root ball fully dry out
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Cool consistently damp soil, never let root ball fully dry out
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak acid-loving plant feed biweekly during spring growth spurts
Pruning
PruningCut back flower stems when flowers have faded
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe, or divide established clumps in early spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in partial shade in deep, humus-rich, moist, neutral to acid soil. Will tolerate sun if soil is kept moist
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to primula brown core, grey moulds and virus diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, red spider mites, leafhoppers, slugs and vine weevil
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