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Primula polyantha
Polyantha Primrose
| Family |
| Primulaceae |
| Genus |
| Primula |
| Species |
| polyantha |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 3 - 8 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 6b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H3 - H6 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -18 - (-1) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 0 - 30 |
| Height |
| 15 - 30 cm |
| Spread |
| 15 - 200 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Full shade and partial-shade. Rich humus, well-drained and slightly acidic soil. Intolerant of hot dry conditions. |
| Shape |
| Upright and spreading. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| Aphids, mealybugs, mites and whiteflies may be a problem. Rabbit tolerant. |
| Leaf Description |
| Leaves are deeply textured. |
| Flower Description |
| Clusters of flowers atop a strong, stout stem. |
| Colour Description |
| The leaves are dark green. The flower are yellow or red with yellow centres. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Propagation |
| Division. |
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