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    PRIMULA bulleyana
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    PRIMULA bulleyana

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    CANDELABRA TYPES

    Red buds opening orange
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available again from summer 2025
    £13.50 each 
    MULTIBUY SAVING
    Any 3+ £12.00 each
    Available again from summer 2025 - Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
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    • Good to know
      Thrives in consistently moist soil at bog edges and near streams and water. Not suitable for standing in water
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, red spider mite, vine weevils, slugs, viruses, grey mould(Botrytis).
    • Place of origin
      China (northwestern Yunnan, southern Sichuan). Introduced to UK by George Forrest in 1906.
    • Semi-evergreen
      Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
      Mid-green leaves to 30cm (12in) long
    • Orange
      Red buds opening orange
    • Cottage garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      60cm (24in)
    • Spread
      60cm (24in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Rosette-forming perennial. Produces 5-7 whorls of 5 to many salverform flowers 2cm (¾in) across
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Neutral to acid soil
      Requires deep, humus-rich soil.
    • Wet or boggy soil
    • Partial shade
      Will tolerate full sun if soil remains moist.
    • Mature Size
      60cm (24in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Garden Goodies
    Slate Plant Labels
    These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen. Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
    Stick in slate labels
    £10.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
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