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Primula, Polyanthus Primrose 'Discovering Stripes Mixed'

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Genus

Primula (PRIM-yew-luh)

Info

Synonym

Height

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Spacing

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Sun Exposure

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Fruit Shape

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Fruit Size

Pale Pink

Pink

Rose/Mauve

Magenta (pink-purple)

Fuchsia (red-purple)

Red

Scarlet (dark red)

Coral/Apricot

Orange

Red-Orange

Gold (yellow-orange)

Pale Yellow

Green

Light Blue

Dark Blue

Medium Blue

Blue-Violet

Lavender

Medium Purple

Maroon/Burgundy

Brown/Bronze

Cream/Tan

Fruit Colors

Blooms all year

Blooms repeatedly

Growing Habit

Textured

Velvet/Fuzzy

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Usage

Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance

Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Leaf Type

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Alpines and Rock Gardens

Perennials

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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Shirley1md

Ellicott City, MD (Zone 7a) | November 2006 | positive

Dark striped Primulas that grow true from seed in a range of colors. Great for the border or in containers to enjoy year round.

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