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Fairy Primrose Seeds - Pink
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
8 - 10
HEIGHT
8 - 10 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Winter and spring
BLOOM COLOR
Pink
ENVIRONMENT
Partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 6.0 to 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
Yes
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Fairy Primrose (Primula Malacoides Pink) - Sow Fairy Primrose seeds to produce these sweet little pink flowers for the earliest spring blooms. Dating back to the early 1900s, Primula Malacoides have been a long-time favorite container plant, especially because they can be grown indoors and flower during the late winter and early spring.
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Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
64 - 72F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
21 - 42 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Press into soil and cover lightly with peat moss
SOWING RATE
4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
8 inches
Fairy Primrose (Primula Malacoides Pink) - Sow Fairy Primrose seeds to produce these sweet little pink flowers for the earliest spring blooms. Dating back to the early 1900s, Primula Malacoides have been a long-time favorite container plant, especially because they can be grown indoors and flower during the late winter and early spring. Fairy Primula establish easily from flower seeds, and they put on a wonderful show in the early spring garden as well, making a perfect border plant and a nice addition to spring bulbs.
Sow Fairy Primrose seeds in starter trays using a "peaty" potting mix. These flower seeds need light for germination, so barely cover Fairy Primrose flower seeds with peat moss. For December and January blooms, sow Primula Malacoides flower seeds in June and July. Keep seeds moist until germination and after as well. Fairy Primroses do not like to dry out. In warm conditions, mist spray daily and stand the pot on moist pebbles. Begin to feed when the flower stalks begin to develop and continue to feed at intervals of 14 days until flowering has finished. Primula Malacoides care includes clipping the spent flowers to prolong bloom time.
Common Questions
What are good companion plants for primroses?
Your primroses will complement other shade garden plants like hostas and astilbe.
How long does a primrose plant live?
A primrose can thrive for up to five years with the right conditions.
Where should I place primroses in my house?
Your primrose plant requires bright yet indirect sunlight. Placing it on a bright windowsill facing north provides an ideal location.
How much should I fertilizer Primula Malacoides?
Primulas require moderate fertilization. For seedlings, use a balanced nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer every two weeks. During the active growth period in autumn, increase both fertilization and watering. To enhance bud and flower development, apply a potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution as a foliar feed. Be cautious of over-fertilizing, as it may result in excessive foliage growth instead of promoting flower production.
My leaves have brown spots. What is wrong?
Your plants may have leaf spot. Increase organic fertilizer application with balanced phosphorus and potassium fertilizer and avoid excessive nitrogen application. Make sure your plants are getting good air circulation.
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