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PRIMULA denticulata

Commonly known as Drumstick primrose

OTHER PRIMULAS

Lilac-purple drum-stick primula
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Oblong or spoon-shaped mid-green leaves to 25cm (10in) long. Crowded, spherical umbels of tubular or bell-shaped flowers to 2cm (¾in) across.
  • Purple
    Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
    Lilac purple
  • Height
    20-30cm (8-12in)
  • Spread
    25-45cm (10-18in)
  • Herbaceous
    Early 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 flowers in crowded, spherical umbels
  • Hardy - cold winter
    Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

PRIMULA denticulata

 
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Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 1.5 to 2 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    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 weevil, slugs, viruses, grey mould(Botrytis)
    Place of origin
    Afghanistan to south-eastern Tibet, Burma, China.
  • Flower Shape
    Tubular
    Tubular or bell-shaped flowers to 2cm (¾in) across
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Cottage garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Neutral to acid soil
    Requires deep, humus-rich soil.
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Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
Primula - Growing Guide
20-30cm (8-12in)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
  25-45cm (10-18in)
  

Buy Varieties of PRIMULA denticulata

OTHER PRIMULAS

PRIMULA denticulata alba

PRIMULA denticulata alba

Drumstick primrose

good white form

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Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
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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™.
Only £7.50

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