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Primula hirsuta
Primulaceae
Height
10 - 15 cm
Flower colour
magenta
Flowering time
end of April - May
Foliage colour
green
Sunlight
sun
Soil
well drained, lime-rich
pH
alkaline
Hardiness
sensitive to winter wet
Plant range
Alps and Pyrenees
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.
Sensitive to wet winter conditions.
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