Vial's Primrose

Vial's Primrose Care

Primula Vialii

What is the plant

Primula vialii is a very striking plant, bearing upright poker-shaped, red-tipped lilac-pink flowers in early and midsummer. It’s perfect for growing in a partially shaded or woodland border, especially in poorly drained soil. It works well when planted among ferns and hostas. It can also be planted en masse in bog gardens or at the pond edge – make sure the soil stays moist to compensate for the lack of shade in these situations.For best results grow Primula vialii in moist soil in partial shade. Divide large clumps after flowering.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

5 - 8

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Never let the soil dry out, the orchid primrose does not forgive even a short dry phase and is destroyed in the worst case.Therefore, water regularly, but avoid waterlogging
Fertilizer
The orchid primrose does not need much care. In the spring before budding, it should be supplied once with compost or slow-release fertilizer from the trade. However, the perennial prefers moist soil and must therefore be protected from dehydration.
Sunlight
A humid location without waterlogging is ideal for the orchid primrose, because in their native China, they are often found in waters or in very humid areas. So a place in the shade or partial shade is ideal. However, it should not be too dark, because in very dark places, the flowering will be less or less. The blazing sun usually only tolerates them, if enough water is provided. If there is a rock garden or a small pond in the garden, these are the optimal locations for the Primula vialii. Of course, the ground-level perennial can be cultivated with the longer flower stem in a bucket or a balcony box.

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Soil
Orchid primroses prefer a low-limp, humus-rich and well-drained soil. Before the first planting, the soil should therefore be prepared with sand or gravel and a percentage of compost.
Temperature
The winter hardy orchid primroses usually survive a very hard and frosty winter without protection. However, if you want to be sure or if the plants stand in an open location without the protection of a house wall, a fence or a hedge, then these should be covered with a thick layer of foliage.
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