Primula muscarioides
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A deciduous perennial with rosettes of mid-green, shiny, toothed, ovate leaves. Clusters of short-lived, fragrant, purple, downward-facing tubular flowers appear on tall thin stems in May and June
Scientific classification
- Species
- Primula muscarioides (Primula muscarioides)
- Genus
- Primula
- Family
- Primulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
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- Height
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- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Primula muscarioides
Distribution map
Southwestern China
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Primula muscarioides
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Primula muscarioides care guide
- Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight bulb fertilizer at emergence and again after flowering
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationEasy to grow from seed, and will set seed if grown in groups. Propagate by division in autumn or after flowering
Growing
GrowingGrow in full shade or partial shade in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil
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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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