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Primula capitata 'Noverna Deep Blue'
Round-Headed Himalayan Primrose
Primulaceae
Height
15 - 20 cm
Flower colour
violet
Flowering time
August
Foliage colour
green with farina
Sunlight
sun
Soil
well drained, gritty
pH
acid - neutral
Hardiness
tender
Plant range
garden variety, the species is native to SE-Tibet and Bhutan
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 January - March.
Seed not covered and stored at 20°C (68°F) until germination.
Tender. Might survive winter with winter protection.
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