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polyanthus 'Francisca'

Primula 'Francisca' (Pr/Poly)

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Primula
Family: Primulaceae

About this plant

'Francisca' is a semi-evergreen perennial to 18cm, with a rosette of green leaves and umbels of green, yellow-eyed flowers 3-4cm in width. The green petals have an almost leaf-like substance, giving the flowers a ruffled appearance and good weather-resistance. Will flower throughout spring and summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, do not allow to dry out in hot weather

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in spring

Pests

May be attacked by aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, leafhoppers, vine weevil and slugs

Diseases

May be subject to grey moulds, primula brown core and a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio ContainerCottage Informal

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatoryBog GardenSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years