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Primula latifolia
Clammy Primrose
Primulaceae
Height
10 - 15 cm
Flower colour
purple - violet
Flowering time
May - June
Foliage colour
green
Sunlight
sun - part shade
Soil
fertile, moist, well drained
pH
acid - neutral
Hardiness
fairly hardy
Plant range
Alps
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 15 - 20°C (60 - 68°F) until germination.
Fairly hardy, but won't thrive unless soil conditions are correct.
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