Primula parryi
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A species of clump-forming, evergreen perennial with long, leathery pale green foliage, and fragrant, magenta red-purple flowers with a yellow eye which appear in early spring. The flowers have a distinctive and unpleasant fragrance
Scientific classification
- Species
- Primula parryi (Primula parryi)
- 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
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Primula parryi
Distribution map
Southwestern USA
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Primula parryi
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Primula parryi 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. Remove dead or damaged leaves after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by sowing seed in a coldframe in early spring. Grow on under glass for their first winter. Divide established plants annually in autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in 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 grey moulds (botrytis)
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
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