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Primula amoena
syn. Primula elatior ssp. meyeri
Caucasian Primrose
Primulaceae
Height
15 cm
Flower colour
violet
Flowering time
April - May
Foliage colour
dark green
Sunlight
sun - part shade
Soil
humus rich, well drained, moist
pH
acid - neutral - alkaline
Hardiness
hardy
Plant range
Caucasus
Primula, is a very large genus of around 500 species in the primrose family, Primulaceae. The genus has a wide distribution, but the majority, about half the species, are native to the Himalayas. They grow in varied habitats, some are excellent rock garden plants, while others thrive in deep, fertile soil in semi-shade. The majority is not drought tolerant.
Propagation:
Division in spring or fall.
Seed - sown in September - January.
Seed not covered and stored outside until March, then brought to 15°C (60°F) for germination.
Hardy spring flowering plant.
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