How to tend a Primula polyantha

Also known as: Primula variiflora Beck, Primula variabilis Goupil, Primula sanctae-coronae Beck, Primula cupularis Pax, Primula caulescens Pax, Primula brevistyla DC., Primula bosniaca Beck ex Fiala, Primula bosniaka Fiala, Primula legueana E.G.Camus, Primula flagellicaulis A.Kern., Primula intermedia Facchini, Primula acaulis var. brevistyla (DC.) Gaudin, Primula variabilis subsp. brevistyla (DC.) P.Fourn., Primula variabilis subsp. flagellicaulis (A.Kern.) P.Fourn., Primula brevistyla var. flagellicaulis (A.Kern.) Rouy, Primula variabilis subsp. legueana (E.G.Camus) P.Fourn.

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil is dry, under summer high temperature, reduce water and fertilization

Sunlight

Likes sunshine, but avoid summer direct strong light, in summer should be placed under scattered light

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly in spring and autumn

Pruning

Remove old, diseased and dead leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Yunan
Category
Primulaceae, Primula
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 10-25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period December-April, viewing period 1-2 weeks
Flower colors
yellow, purple, white, or in mixture
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