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Poisson's primrose

Primula poissonii (Pf)

Fragrant

Genus: Primula
Family: Primulaceae

About this plant

P. poissonii is a semi-evergreen perennial to 45cm tall with smooth, dark-green, finely-toothedleaves up to 15cm long. In summer, 2-6 whorls of reddish-purple flowers with yellow eyesare held on erect stems

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

Loam

pH

AcidNeutral

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Moisture

Moist But Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in deep, fertile reliably moist soil in partial shade or sun

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division in early spring

Pests

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

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Outdoor

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

Five To Ten Years