Primula aurantiaca
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A compact, rosette-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with green, veined foliage, and dark red stems which are shorter than many other candelabra varieties. Red buds, opening to whorls of orange flowers, appear from late spring to mid-summer. Prefers moist or boggy areas so ideal for the edge of a stream or pond
Scientific classification
- Species
- Primula aurantiaca (Primula aurantiaca)
- Genus
- Primula
- Family
- Primulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bogs · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
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- Height
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- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Primula aurantiaca
Distribution map
Southwestern China
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Primula aurantiaca
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Primula aurantiaca care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or after flowering
Growing
GrowingGrow in partial shade, in deep, humus-rich, moist, neutral to acid loam soil, or peaty soil. Tolerates full sun if soil remains moist at all times
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Common pests and 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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