fairy primrose
Primula malacoides
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Hardiness Zone:
8
Flowers:
Showy, White, Violet, Pink, Red, Magenta, Purple Flowers In Winter
Sun:
Filtered shade, Full sun only if soil kept moist, Part sun/part shade
Soil:
Humus rich
Fruits:
green,yellow,brown Fruits In Spring Ready In Summer
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
bronze,green,purple
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Fairy primrose (Primula malacoides) should be watered once every 5 to 7 days. When watering, be sure to saturate the soil until water begins to slightly drip out of the drainage holes in the pot. During the summer months, you may need to increase the water frequency slightly as the soil may dry out more quickly due to the heat. During the winter months, as light and air temperatures drop, the soil will not dry as quickly as it does during the summer so water less often. When your plant begins to look wilted and droopy, this is a sign that the soil is dry and will need to be watered.
sunlight
Fairy Primrose (Primula malacoides) is native to Alpine meadows and rocky areas in Europe and North America. These plants require direct sun for 4 to 6 hours a day, preferably in the morning. Full sun is best, but they will tolerate some degree of light shade, particularly during hot, midday hours. Fairy Primrose should not be placed in shade for long periods of time as they may become leggy and sparse.
pruning
Fairy primroses should be pruned once a year in the early spring, when new shoots of growth begin to appear. Pruning should be relatively light, removing only spent flowers and dead leaves to promote tidiness and future blooms. Be careful not to cut back too far, since these plants are sensitive to pruning and can be negatively affected by too much.
