rosy primrose
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P. rosea is a rosette-forming herbaceous perennial to 20cm, with narrow, red-flushed leaves appearing after the flowers. Erect stems end in an umbel of bright deep rose-pink, yellow-eyed flowers 2-3cm in width
Scientific classification
- Species
- rosy primrose (Primula rosea)
- 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
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of rosy primrose
Distribution map
NW and Western Himalaya
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of rosy primrose
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rosy primrose care guide
- Consistently damp soil, suited to pond edge and wet planting areas
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Consistently damp soil, suited to pond edge and wet planting areas
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak aquatic flower feed monthly in spring and summer months
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or after flowering
Growing
GrowingGood for boggy conditions or waterside borders in sun or partial shade
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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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