Primula dent. 'Cashmeriana' - P13

Description
The Drumstick primula 'Cashmeriana' (Primula denticulata) is an upright perennial that produces purple-red, ball-shaped flowers from March to May. Its egg-shaped leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and is approx. 20 cm wide. The Drumstick primula 'Cashmeriana' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * deer resistant

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Drumstick primula 'Cashmeriana' are medium green, egg-shaped.

Frost hardiness
The Drumstick primula 'Cashmeriana' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - The faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure encourages new growth. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
Primula denticulata 'Cashmeriana' forms ball-shaped, purple-red flowers from March.

Use
Pruning, group planting, pond edge, stream course, woodland edge