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PRIMULA japonica 'Postford White'
CANDELABRA TYPES
White
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DeciduousOblong or spoon-shaped pale-green leaves to 25cm (10in) long
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White
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Height45cm (18in)
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Spread30-60cm (12-24in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Robust, rosette-forming perennial. Produces 1-6 whorls of 5-25 salverform flowers 2cm (¾in) across
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Partial shadeWill tolerate full sun if soil remains moist.
PRIMULA japonica 'Postford White'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowThrives in consistently moist soil at bog edges and near streams and water. Not suitable for standing in waterPests & DiseasesAphids, red spider mite, vine weevil, slugs, viruses, grey mould(Botrytis).Place of originJapan.
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HardinessFully hardy
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilNeutral to acid soilRequires deep, humus-rich soil.Wet or boggy soil
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Primula - Growing Guide
45cm (18in)
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30-60cm (12-24in) |
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Slate Plant Labels
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