Primula chungensis

Also known as: Information to be completed

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

Primula chungensis

Scientific classification

Species
Primula chungensis (Primula chungensis)
Genus
Primula
Family
Primulaceae
Information to be completed
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
Information to be completed
Ideal temperature

Primula chungensis pictures

Primula chungensis

Distribution of Primula chungensis

Distribution map

China, Tibet

Information to be completed

Culture

Information to be completed

Toxicity

Information to be completed

Quick identification of Primula chungensis

Information to be completed

Primula chungensis care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering
Partial shade
Sunlight
Information to be completed
Ideal temperature

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

More growing and care information →

People also ask

Information to be completed

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

Explore the plant health library →

Learn more about Primula chungensis