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Primula cockburniana
Primulaceae
Height
20 - 30 cm
Flower colour
orange
Flowering time
June - July
Foliage colour
green
Sunlight
sun
Soil
well drained, moist
pH
acid - neutral
Hardiness
short lived
Plant range
China, Himalayas
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.
Short lived, but can survive a few years with winter protection.
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