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PRIMULA capitata
OTHER PRIMULAS
Purple-blue flowers on silvery white stems, late spring to early autumn
£12.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £11.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Good to know
Scabious-like flowers. Short-lived. Groups should self-seed. 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
Moist alpine regions in Tibet, Bhutan, India (Sikkim) -
Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Oblong-lance-shaped, fine-toothed, usually mealy, pale green leaves to 15cm (6in) long
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetPurple blue -
RacemesFlattened, spherical racemes
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Tubular1cm (½in) long with shallowly lobed petals
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Fully hardy
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Height
40cm (16in) -
Spread
40cm (16in)
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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.Rosette-forming perennial
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Neutral to acid soilDeep, humus-rich loam or peaty
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Full sun
Tolerates if soil remains moist at all times -
Partial shade
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Mature Size40cm (16in)
40cm (16in)
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