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Primula rosea 'Grandiflora'
Himalayan Meadow Primrose
syn. Rosy Primrose, Pink Bog Primrose
Primulaceae
Height
15 - 30 cm
Flower colour
pink
Flowering time
May
Foliage colour
green
Sunlight
sun - part shade
Soil
humus-rich, fertile, moist
pH
acid - neutral
Hardiness
possibly tender
Plant range
the species is native to Afghanistan and Kashmir
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.
A cultivar that is more vigorous and floriferous than the species.
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