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oak-nymph-leaved primulina

Primulina dryas

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Primulina
Family: Gesneriaceae
Common Names: Chinese chirita

About this plant

Primulina dryas is a small, tender perennial forming a flattened rosette of thick, evergreen, elliptic leaves, sometimes with silvery veins. Small clusters of tubular white flowers 2.5cm long with purple lobes and yellow markings in summer and autumn

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, humus-rich, gritty soil in partial shade

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown under glass at a temperature of 19-24°C in late winter to spring. Plant out when danger of frost is over

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be subject to stem rot in damp conditions

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years