Primula munroi subsp. yargongensis (Ar)
A rosette-forming, deciduous perennial with mid-green leaves up to 6in long. In late spring and early summer produces small clusters of scented, lilac-pink flowers on upright stems
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Primula are herbaceous or semi-evergreen perennials, forming a basal rosette of simple leaves, with salver-shaped or bell-shaped flowers which may be solitary or carried in an umbel or in whorls on an erect stem
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E Himalaya
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in partial shade in deep, humus-rich, moist neutral to acid soil. Will tolerate sun if soil remains moist at all times
Propagation
Propagate by seed in containers in a frame as soon as ripe or in late winter or in early spring or by division in early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut down after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, slugs and vine weevil
Diseases
May be susceptible to brown core, grey moulds, primula leaf spot and a virus
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