German Primula Info Tips On Caring For Primula Obonica Plants

German Primrose (Primula obconica)

Plant Feed. Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly.
Watering. Keep soil evenly moist.
Soil. Fertile, well-drained soil.
Basic Care Summary. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil and cooler temperatures. Water as needed to keep soil evenly moist, especially in hot weather. Remove faded flowers for best display.

Why is my Primula dying?
Can you keep primulas for next year?
Do primroses need deadheading?
Do primroses like coffee grounds?
Do primroses bloom more than once?
What soil do primulas like?
How do I get rid of weevils in my garden?
What is the difference between primula and primrose?
What to do with primulas when they have finished flowering?
Can primulas grow in pots?

Why is my Primula dying?

The most important fungal disease of primula is botrytis. You can often avoid this issue by ensuring that the air circulates around the plants. ... If your plants get root rot, damping off, or crown rot, they wilt and die. You'll need to throw out infected plants and apply a fungicide to healthy plants to protect them.

Can you keep primulas for next year?

Fact is, they are perennial and will come back the following year especially if planted in favourable conditions. To keep them going for a few years Polyanthus are best planted where there is good winter and spring light, because this is when they grow and flower.

Do primroses need deadheading?

Deadheading Primroses

By removing the spent flowers, you prevent your plant from going to seed, and allow it to mature. Cutting back the spent flower stems also encourages new growth, so you'll see fresh flowers.

Do primroses like coffee grounds?

They prefer to dine during the daytime. Sprinkling used coffee grounds or eggshells around your plants will be a good deterrent.

Do primroses bloom more than once?

With proper care, primroses can bloom continually throughout the year, though they may undergo a short winter slump before fully recharging in the spring.

What soil do primulas like?

Position. They like a fertile, moist but well drained soil in sun or dappled shade. If growing in containers use a good quality peat-free multi-purpose compost with some slow release fertiliser added.

How do I get rid of weevils in my garden?

A granular grub control on the soil can wipe out the root weevil in its larvae stage if they are actively feeding at the time. A foliar insecticide can kill the adults if they are feeding as well. If they are not actively feeding you will just be wasting time, chemicals, and money.

What is the difference between primula and primrose?

Well primroses and polyanthus are both primulas. Primula is the botanical name for both and for dozens of other primulas too, which grow wild all around the northern hemisphere. The botanical name for primrose is Primula vulgaris and Primula veris is our other common primula, the cowslip.

What to do with primulas when they have finished flowering?

After primroses stop blooming, dig up the plants and divide. Reduce root damage during division by holding each clump in a bucket of water and gently washing away soil from the roots as you carefully tease roots apart. Discard the old plant in the center and replant vigorous new crowns.

Can primulas grow in pots?

Most gardeners buy primulas as young plants that simply need repotting. Plant them into containers individually or with other spring-flowering plants or use them to fill gaps in flower borders. ... Plant in general purpose compost and lift the containers up onto pot feet to help water drain away.