Wilson's primrose
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A rosette-forming evergreen perennial, to 1m tall, with dark, smooth, aromatic leaves. Widely-spaced whorls of fragrant flowers appear from late spring into summer and may be dark purple or dark red to almost black. Prefers moist or boggy areas so ideal for the edge of a stream or pond
Scientific classification
- Species
- Wilson's primrose (Primula wilsonii)
- Genus
- Primula
- Family
- Primulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bogs · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Wilson's primrose
Distribution map
China
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Wilson's primrose
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Wilson's primrose 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
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or after flowering
Growing
GrowingGrow 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
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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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