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PRIMULA vulgaris
Commonly known as Primrose
OTHER PRIMULAS
Fragrant pale yellow flowers
£12.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £11.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
The native primrose. Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, leafhoppers, vine weevil, slugs, viruses, grey mould(Botrytis) -
Place of origin
Europe, western Turkey. -
EvergreenInversely lance-shaped to obovate, toothed or scalloped, deeply veined, bright green leaves to 25cm (10in) long
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Yellow
Pale yellow -
Cottage garden
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
20cm (8in) -
Spread
35cm (14in)
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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. Produces clusters of 3-25 salverform flowers 2.5-4cm (1-1½in) across
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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) -
Scented flowersOften fragrant.
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
Tolerates full sun if soil remains damp. -
Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size20cm (8in)
35cm (14in)
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