Siebold primrose
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P. sieboldii is a perennial to 30cm, with rosettes of broadly oblong to ovate, pale green, softly downy leaves and erect stems bearing umbels of purple to crimson, pink or white flowers 2.5-4cm wide in late spring and early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Siebold primrose (Primula sieboldii)
- Genus
- Primula
- Family
- Primulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Siebold primrose
Distribution map
Eastern Siberia to Japan
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Siebold primrose
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Siebold 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
PruningTidy plant after flowering and remove diseased or damaged leaves
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division as it comes into growth or propagate by seed
Growing
GrowingGrow in partial shade, in deep humus-rich, moist, neutral to acid loam soil; tolerates full sun if the soil remains moist at all times
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be affected by a virus, grey mould (botrytis) or primula brown core
Pests
Prone to aphids, leafhoppers, vine weevil and slugs
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