polyanthus 'Milkshake'

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A semi-evergreen rosette-forming perennial with green leaves and clusters of bi-coloured pale lavender-purple and white flowers with yellow centres, appearing in the spring

polyanthus 'Milkshake'

Scientific classification

Species
polyanthus 'Milkshake' (Primula 'Milkshake')
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
Semi evergreen
Foliage
Clump forming
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of polyanthus 'Milkshake'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of polyanthus 'Milkshake'

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polyanthus 'Milkshake' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in autumn or after flowering

Growing

Grow in full sun 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 a 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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