fairy primrose
Primula malacoides
Overview
The fairy primrose (Primula malacoides) is a lovely low-growing perennial. It features apricot to yellow, five-petaled flowers with notched petals. It has an evergreen, mat-forming habit, and small oval leaves with toothed edges. Growing just five to ten centimeters tall, it is an ideal choice for the rock garden or trough garden. It is native to Europe, northwestern Africa, and southwestern Asia, and prefers full to part sun in reasonably moist soils. It is an excellent choice for ground cover, edging, and containers. Plant it in large drifts for a stunning display of color and texture.
Care Guide
Watering
Average — every "2-3" days.
Light
Filtered shade, Full sun only if soil kept moist, Part sun/part shade.
Soil
Humus rich
Temperature
Hardiness zone 8-8.
Pruning
Best pruned in March, April.
Propagation
Seed Propagation
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Aphids, adelgids, Mildew, Mites, Mold, Root rot, Slugs, snails, Virus.
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