Kew primrose
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P. kewensis is an evergreen perennial to 45cm tall, with a rosette of broadly spoon-shaped leaves and erect stems bearing several whorls of fragrant, bright yellow flowers 2cm across in early spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- Kew primrose (Primula × kewensis)
- Genus
- Primula
- Family
- Primulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Kew primrose
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Kew primrose
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Kew 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
Pruningcut back old flowering stems as they finish.
Propagation
PropagationDivide between autumn and early spring. Take root cuttings when dormant in the winter. Root basal cuttings or offshoots in autumn or early spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in a cool or temperate greenhouse or as a houseplant. Plant in a well drained loam based compost (JI No2) with the addition of extra grit and provide bright, filtered light.
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Susceptible to primula brown core, powdery mildew and a virus
Pests
Can be prone to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, leaf hoppers, vine weevil and slugs.
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