Botanical Name: Common Names:
Primula obconica German Primrose,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Indoor Plants Rosette
Description:
Small short-living evergreen perennial with heart-shaped green leaves and towards the end of Winter through to Spring, clusters of mauve flowers appear on thick upright stems above the foliage. Great for containers or flower beds. Suitable as an indoor plant in a bright lit room. Grows approx. 40cm tall x 25cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm <30cm
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Courtyard, Feature, Formal Garden, Indoor Plant, Mass Planting, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Mites, Powdery Mildew, Snails And Slugs
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Primulaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: High
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Low