Primula chungensis
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P. chungensis is a vigorous, rosette-forming, deciduous, candelabra primula with mid-green leaves up to 30cm long. In early summer produces whorls of up to 12 fragrant, primrose-shaped, pale orange blooms with red tubes

Scientific classification
- Species
- Primula chungensis (Primula chungensis)
- Genus
- Primula
- Family
- Primulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial · Bogs
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Primula chungensis
Distribution map
China, Tibet
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Primula chungensis
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Primula chungensis care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
None required
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in containers in an open frame, as soon as ripe or in late winter or early spring. Divide between autumn and early spring. Root basal cutting or offsets in autumn or early spring. Take root cuttings when dormant in winter
Growing
Grow 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 suffer from a virus, primula brown core and grey mould (botrytis)
Pests
Prone to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, leaf hoppers, vine weevil, slugs
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