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Primula elatior
Oxlip
Primulaceae
Height
15 - 20 cm
Flower colour
light yellow
Flowering time
late April - May
Foliage colour
green
Sunlight
sun - part shade
Soil
well drained, tolerates lime-rich soil
pH
acid - neutral - alkaline
Hardiness
hardy
Plant range
Europe
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 late January - March.
Seed not covered and stored at 20°C (68°F) until germination.
Hardy, spring-flowering plant. Self-seeds.
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