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Primula vulgaris ssp. sibthorpii
Common Primrose
Primulaceae
Height
10 - 15 cm
Flower colour
lilac-pink
Flowering time
April - May
Foliage colour
green
Sunlight
sun - part shade
Soil
humus-rich, fertile, moist, well drained
pH
acid - neutral - alkaline
Hardiness
hardy
Plant range
Balkans
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.
Hardy, spring flowering perennial.
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