Primula 'Polyanthus'
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A rosette-forming, evergreen perennial with dark green foliage and flowers in rich reds, yellows, pinks, whites and purples, appearing on sturdy stems in the spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- Primula 'Polyanthus' (Primula 'Polyanthus')
- 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
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Primula 'Polyanthus'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Primula 'Polyanthus'
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Primula 'Polyanthus' care guide
- Moderate soil moisture, reduce watering once blooms fully fade
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate soil moisture, reduce watering once blooms fully fade
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted primrose feed every four weeks pre and mid blooming
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or after flowering
Growing
GrowingGrow 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 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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