Primrose plant

About Primrose plant

Primrose Plant is an herbaceous perennial that has fragrant, showy pale yellow to cream-colored flowers. It forms a basal rosette of wrinkled leaves and blooms in January – April. It prefers cool summers and will need protection from the hot afternoon sun in the southeast.

Plant Specifications

Planting And Care for Primrose Plant

Sunlight

• At least 4-5 hours of sunlight a day is ideal for flowering and plant grow well in natural bright light .

Soil

• Soil should be well drain and fertile, rich in organic content.

Watering

• Water the plant when the top soil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
• Do not overwater the plant.
• Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Application of Fertilizer for primrose plant

• During the main growing season feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
• Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.

Plant Protection

• Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plant.
• For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

Don’ts

• Do not over water the plant.
• Avoid applying water on flowers and leaves it may cause fungus infection.

Primrose plant Special Feature

Beautiful and showy flowers and foliage.

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