Primula malacoides
Fairy Primrose
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Fairy Primrose (Primula malacoides) - Description
Primroses are low-growing herbs with vibrant flowers that come in many colors and patterns.
Fairy Primrose (Primula malacoides) - Blooming
Clusters of flowers that are usually salverform. Many are early bloomers.
Fairy Primrose (Primula malacoides) - Growth
Hardy and tender perennials. Rosettes of narrow to broadly rounded leaves. Primula is very diverse and includes many species with differing needs. Typically, Primroses grow well in regions with cool summers. Some alpine species may also require dry conditions during the winter. Primroses work well in the garden. Plant in bog sites, nearby a water source, in a rock garden, or in a border. Less hardy species should be grown indoors, in a cool or temperate greenhouse in containers, or as a houseplant. There are five major types of hybrids of Primula: Auricula, Candelabra, Acaulis, Polyanthus, and Juliana.
Fairy Primrose (Primula malacoides) - Planting
Divide in spring or early summer, or sever individual offsets with a trowel or use seeds.
Fairy Primrose (Primula malacoides) - Pest
Aphids, weevils, spider mites, and slugs. Primula is also prone to gray mold, root rot, leaf spots, rust, and viruses.
Fairy Primrose (Primula malacoides) - Interesting facts
Half of the species of Primula are native to the Himalayas. The leaves, flowering stems, and calyces have an outer layer of white or yellow waxy meal.
Fairy Primrose (Primula malacoides) - Soil and irrigation
Mostly need rich, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Water to keep soil moist.
