Botanical Name: Primula obconica
Common Name: German primrose
Type of Plant: dicot: perennial
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape small clump of rounded foliage, topped by large rounded flower clusters of white, pink, lavender and reddish purple - may bloom for long periods in mild climates
Height to 18"
Spread to 12"
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors likes shade to partial sun
Soil prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil; add plenty of organic matter
Hardiness some frost: zones 15-24
 
Morphology:
Leaves oval to ovate leaves to 4" long, 3" wide, ruffled margins; base peltate, petioles to 4" long, blade pubescent on upper and lower surfaces
Flowers broad, funnel-shaped flowers in umbels; flowers to 1-1/2" across in lavender, pink, white and purple
Fruit small 5-valved
 
Propagation:
seed, division
 
Usage:
shade-loving bedding plant, in pots, baskets, mixed with other bedding plants; most often used as an annual, but will bloom for long periods from winter until hot weather begins
 
Landscape Care:
Watering needs regular watering; benefits from frequent irrigation
Fertilizing balanced fertilizer, 1/2 strength twice a month
Pruning remove spend flowers to prolong bloom
Pests/Diseases mites, aphids, sunburn in hot areas
Special Conditions/Other pubescence on foliage may irritate skin
 
Origin: China
Family: Primulaceae

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