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

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
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Primulaceae
Synonyms
auricula 'Wharfedale Gem'
Common names
Primula allionii 'Wharfedale Gem'
Characteristics
Foliage type
Evergreen
Height
Up to 10 cm
Spread
0-0.1 metre
Hardiness zones
H5
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Patio & Container Plants
Propogation
Propagate by detaching offsets in autumn or early spring
Pests
May be attacked by aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, slugs, leafhoppers and vine weevil
Diseases
May be subject to a virus, primula brown core and grey moulds
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