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Cockburn's primrose

Primula cockburniana · Perennial

Hardiness
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Height × Spread
10–50 cm × —
Soil
Deep, humus-rich loam that is moist or moist but well-drained; neutral to acidic
Flowering
May–June
Toxicity
No toxicity recorded

The Gardening Year

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🌸 In flower

Watch out for

Root rot: Ensure excellent drainage and avoid overwatering, especially in winter.

Slugs and snails: Use slug pellets or beer traps around the base of the plant.

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation and spray with a fungicide if severe.

Aphids: Squash by hand or use insecticidal soap for heavy infestations.

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