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primrose 'Iris Mainwaring'

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Iris Mainwaring' is a compact, rosette-forming, semi-evergreen Primrose group primula up to 15cm, with oval, deep green leaves to 18cm long. Delicate pink flowers, 4cm across, with yellow centres, are produced in small clusters in spring

Scientific classification

Species: primrose 'Iris Mainwaring' (Primula 'Iris Mainwaring')
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
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Distribution of primrose 'Iris Mainwaring'

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Quick identification of primrose 'Iris Mainwaring'

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primrose 'Iris Mainwaring' care guide

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

Growing

Grow in full sun or partial shade in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich-soil. May also be grown under glass in an alpine house or cold frame in a mix of equal parts loam-based potting compost, leaf mould or peat, and grit

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