Primula is a seasonal flower with fleshy, deep green leaves. It is popular because of its flowers with a wide variety of colors. In the summer when the temperature starts to rise, the leaves drop and the plant goes dormant.
Leaves
Its leaves are large, oval with strong ribs and grow from the base of the plant forming a rosette. From the center of the rosette appears the flower stem.
Flowers
Its flowers are small and bell-shaped. It presents rich and prolonged flowering that lasts from December to May. Its flowers are in shades of white, red, violet, blue, yellow, pink, orange, while you will also find two-color varieties, always with a yellow center.
Terrain
It grows satisfactorily in all types of soil, without particular problems. A necessary condition is that the soil has good drainage.
Position
Prefers sunny or semi-shaded positions, protected from strong and hot wind.
Watering
It has moderate water requirements. It withstands drought and needs sparse watering with a small amount of water.
Tip!
Do not let water fall on its leaves and flowers.
Lubrication
Apply fertilizer in early spring, for lush flowering and avoid excessive fertilization during flowering as it has the opposite effect.
Durability
It thrives in places with mild winters and can withstand cold and low temperatures up to - 4ο C. Caution is required with strong winds. Suitable for planting in areas with heavy air pollution. It withstands coastal areas.
Pruning
Dry, diseased leaves and mature flowers should be removed.
Diseases and enemies
Primrose is most often attacked by insect pests, such as aphids. These cause curling of the leaves and stain the plant with their honeydew secretions.
In addition, in periods where high atmospheric and soil humidity is observed, the plant is attacked by botrytis (Botrytis sp.), causing rotting of the shoots and leaves, thus forming a gray dust on all its parts.
It is suitable for
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- Create low borders.
- Creation of flowering islands in turf.
- For planting in a pot or planter.
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Flowerpot 10.5 cm
