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Common name: Fairy Primrose, Baby Primrose
Botanical name: Primula malacoides Family: Primulaceae (primrose family)
A long-time favorite, these miniature floral bouquets in a rainbow of colors
are signs of spring. Excellent for bedding, edging and containers, they are
especially effective with spring blooming bulbs. Many long-blooming,
large-flowered varieties are available which provide instant color in late
winter through spring. Most are short-lived perennials, replanted with
summer-blooming annuals. Attract butterflies. Easy to grow in partial shade,
and moist, humus-rich soil. Dislike winter dampness and summer heat. Start by
seed or division. Watch for red spider mites.
They are quite tolerant of being transplanted, even when they are in bloom.
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