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Primula vialii
Himalayan Primrose
Mike's
Opinion
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There are a few variations in colour, from intense magenta-reds to blush pinks and white. For best effect they should be planted in groups beside water. It is a short lived perennial but if allowed to self-seed it will repopulate an area.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Primulaceae |
| Genus |
| Primula |
| Species |
| vialii |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| Height |
| 20 - 30 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Moist conditions with a preference of soils high in organic material. Do not let the plants dry out between watering. Prefers cool locations in partial shade. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| Few of note although slugs may be a minor problem. |
| Propagation |
| Commonly by seed but occasionally by division. |
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