Primula obconica
German Primrose
Poison primrose is so named because it can cause irritation to sensitive skin - it is also toxic to cats and dogs It has pale lilac cone shaped flowers. It is a tender variety
Contributed by @angipangi
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
German Primrose
Latin name
Primula obconica
type
Herbaceous Perennials
family
Primulaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.15 M
0.30 M
Primula obconica
Poison primrose is so named because it can cause irritation to sensitive skin - it is also toxic to cats and dogs It has pale lilac cone shaped flowers. It is a tender variety
Planting young plants
From Early Autumn TO Mid Spring
Alpine varieties require a humus rich, well drained soil and are suitable for rock gardens or alpine houses. Border primulas require more moisture and should be grown where the soil does not dry out or where they can be watered when necessary. They are ideal for bog gardens and waterside planting. Plant border primulas between mid Autumn and mid Spring in full sun or partial shade, incorporating peat or well decayed manure. Plant alpine varieties between early Autumn and mid Spring in sun or partial shade, adding leaf mould or extra gritty sand where necessary.
Propagation by division.
From Mid Spring TO Early Summer
Most primulas can be divided after flowering and planted directly into their flowering position.
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