Auricula 'Wharfedale Gem' Primula 'Wharfedale Gem' (allionii hybrid) (Au)

auricula 'Wharfedale Gem'

ABOUT

A small, evergreen perennial forming rosettes of greyish-green leaves which develop into a cushion. The flowers are bright purplish-pink with a white central star, borne in umbels on short, erect stems from late winter

Plant Info
Care
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About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Primulaceae

    • Synonyms

      auricula 'Wharfedale Gem'

    • Common names

      Primula allionii 'Wharfedale Gem'

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Evergreen

    • Height

      Up to 10 cm

    • Spread

      0-0.1 metre

    • Hardiness zones

      H5

  • sunLight

    Full Sun, Partial Shade

  • scissorsPruning

    Deadhead after flowering

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Patio & Container Plants

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by detaching offsets in autumn or early spring

  • insectPests

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

  • microbeDiseases

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