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primrose 'Rhubarb and Custard'

Primula 'Rhubarb and Custard' (Pr/Poly)

Genus: Primula
Family: Primulaceae

About this plant

A rosette-forming semi-evergreen perennial with green leaves and clusters of orange-yellow flowers with pink frilly edges which appear in the from January to April

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in autumn or early spring

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, leafhoppers, vine weevil and slugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds, primula brown core, primula leaf spot and a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorConservatorySubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years