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Primula Orchid Primrose

Genus: Primula.

Species: Primula vialli.

Planted 06.09 Vistabile back fence border near house
Bought 06.09 Morrisons £1.99 or 2 plants for £3

Primula 'Vialli' (Primula)

Height: 30-60cm (12-24in)
Spread: up to 30cm (1ft)
Scented: No
Preferred Position: Partial Shade
Suitability: Borders
RHS AGM Awarded RHS AGM

Primula 'Vialli' is an unusual rosette forming perennial with long lance-shaped mid green leaves. Stiff stout stems carry the tubular blue/violet flowers. quite a striking form of primula.
Fully hardy, grow in Partial shade in deep humus rich moist neutral to acid loamy or peaty soil. Will tolerate full sun if soil remains moist at all times.
[Source: www.halcyonplants.co.uk/index.php?page=product_details&product_id=268 ]

have fragrant flowers produced above downy, pointed leaves. The flower stems is a conical flower spike, which attracts bees and butterflies, in colours of hot-pink, red and purple. They grow up to 1 1/2 feet tall x 6-8 inches wide, tolerate full sun and will naturalize to form drifts in filtered sun or along a pond bank. They are perennial in zones 5-8 and a tender perennial in zone 4.
Source: www.backyardgardener.com/jmoore/primrose.html ]

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Reminders for this plant

Due about 11 years ago:

Move outdoors

replace basket in shallow water in the pond for the growing season

Due over 10 years ago:

Move indoors

overwinter in a cold greenhouse with no water given.