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silver-edged primrose

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P. marginata is an evergreen perennial to 15cm in height, with rosettes of leathery, grey-green, toothed leaves, white-mealy on the margins. Umbels of fragrant, white-eyed, lavender-blue flowers 3cm in width are borne on mealy stems

Scientific classification

Species: silver-edged primrose (Primula marginata)
Genus: Primula
Family: Primulaceae

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Toxicity: Alpine Rockery · Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of silver-edged primrose

Distribution map

Europe (Alps)

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of silver-edged primrose

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silver-edged primrose care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
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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

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed, root basal cuttings or take root cuttings when dormant

Growing

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, slightly alkaline soil in full sun with some midday shade or partial shade. Although hardy it is recommended for cultivation in an alpine house in the south of England

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