Primula 'Kinlough Beauty' (Kinlough Beauty Primrose)


Botanical Information

FamilyPrimulaceae
GenusPrimula
Cultivar'Kinlough Beauty'
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40 - (-1)
Temperature (°F)-40 - 30
Height15 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

ShapeCompact rounded with erect outward flowering stems.
LandscapeBorders, woodland gardens and containers.
PropagationDivision every 3 - 4 years will keep plants vigourous. Split in autumn or immediately after flowering.
CultivationWell drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
PestsVine weevil grubs, slugs, snails, rust and leaf spots.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth moderately hairy stems. Hairs are extremely fine.
Leaf DescriptionObovate-lanceolate leaves that curl slightly inward vertically. Defined inlaid venation.
Flower DescriptionFalse rosette blooms approximately 3 - 4 cm in diameter that grow on flowering stems. Petals are roughly heart-shaped.
Colour DescriptionMedium green to vivid green foliage and stems. Stems carry a moderate amount of tiny, fine white hairs. Flowers bloom a gentle light lilac purple.
Texture DescriptionSoft, finely hairy.

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