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- Q.White Spots On Primrose Flowers - I discovered primroses when they were on sale in late spring at my local Lowes. Unfamiliar with them, I planted ...
- Q.Need To Divide And Move Polyanthus Plants - Plants are getting too large. Some would do better in a different location. Can I do that now or do ...
- Q.How To Keep Primroses Happy Indoors - Just bought some beautiful potted primroses and now am worried as to how much light, humidity (indoors), water, etc. to ...
- Q.Planting Primula - When I buy primula, do I have to plant them in a bigger pot or I can keep them in ...
- Q.When Can I Plant Primroses Outside? - My company frequently sells or gives away plants when they're done using them. I have two primroses and live in ...
- Q.When To Plant Hardy Primrose Outside - When can I safely plant primrose outdoors?
- Q.Primulas - AS PRIMULAS DIE OFF DO I LEAVE IN SAME POTS THEN RE-POT IN AUTUMN
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bjc1958 on
June 12, 2013Q.White Spots on Primrose Flowers
I discovered primroses when they were on sale in late spring at my local Lowes. Unfamiliar with them, I planted the yellow flower primroses in one container and purple flower primroses in another container. The containers are identical, are side-by-side, as well as using the same type of potting soil, amount of watering, etc.
The yellow primroses have done beautifully from the first day. The other primroses had pretty purple flowers in the beginning and now the flowers are spotted with white spots. It doesn't look like anything is on the leaf, it looks like spots of white -- as if someone threw tiny drops of bleach on each flower. Additionally, the flowers seem to bloom and die in a very short span, in comparison to the yellow ones.
Can you tell me what is wrong with the purple primroses and how to fix it?
- Answered by
AnnsGreeneHaus on
June 13, 2013A.If care is identical, it's nothing you are doing wrong. Since the plants came from a box store, it is possible that the grower used two different "series" of primrose. And, sometimes different colors of the same series don't act exactly the same. Maybe the flowers on the purple plants are older, and fading. Since the foliage seems okay, It's just an act of nature.
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- Asked by
Eileen Sims on
October 27, 2013Q.need to divide and move polyanthus plants
Plants are getting too large. Some would do better in a different location. Can I do that now or do I need to wait for spring.
Answered by
Heather on
October 29, 2013
Certified ExpertA.In most areas, it is getting to be a bit late for dividing and transplanting outdoor plants. I would recommend waiting until the spring to do this. This article will help you when the spring comes:
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Anonymous on
January 14, 2014Q.How to Keep Primroses Happy Indoors
Just bought some beautiful potted primroses and now am worried as to how much light, humidity (indoors), water, etc. to keep them healthy and blooming.
- Answered by
Nikki on
January 13, 2014
Certified ExpertA.This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/primrose/primrose-houseplant.htm
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Anonymous on
February 18, 2014Q.Planting Primula
When I buy primula, do I have to plant them in a bigger pot or I can keep them in their original pot? Thank you.
- Answered by
Nikki on
February 18, 2014
Certified ExpertA.This is really dependent on the container its currently in. Look at the type of pot you have and its current drainage situation. Sometimes pots have a saucer attached to the bottom which catches water. This can usually be taken off to allow the water to freely drain from the plant and keep you from having to continually tip it out, as standing water can lead to issues with root rot. If there is no saucer-like bottom, check that there are adequate drainage holes, or if there are none, in which case you may need to repot the plant into another container that provides better drainage. Also, if the pot seems too small for the plant, repotting may be necessary. For additional help with repotting, here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/should-you-repot-your-plant-happy-root-bound-house-plants.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/learn-more-about-repotting-houseplants.htm
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Anonymous on
March 4, 2014Q.When Can I Plant Primroses Outside?
My company frequently sells or gives away plants when they're done using them. I have two primroses and live in PA. When is it safe to plant them outside?
- Answered by
Nikki on
March 4, 2014
Certified ExpertA.If they are indoor grown primroses, I would wait until the chance of frost has passed. While they may be hardy, they will not have developed the hardening chemicals that outdoor plants produce to protect them from the cold and would be susceptible to frost.
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March 6, 2014Q.When to Plant Hardy Primrose Outside
When can I safely plant primrose outdoors?
- Answered by
Nikki on
March 6, 2014
Certified ExpertA.If they are indoor grown primroses, I would wait until the chance of frost has passed. While they may be hardy, they will not have developed the hardening chemicals that outdoor plants produce to protect them from the cold and would be susceptible to frost. Here is more information on growing primrose plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/primrose/growing-primrose-primrose-plants-in-your-garden.htm
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sylvieellis on
April 3, 2014
coastal ukQ.primulas
AS PRIMULAS DIE OFF DO I LEAVE IN SAME POTS THEN RE-POT IN AUTUMN
- Answered by
theficuswrangler on
April 4, 2014A.If your potted primulas are in the house, this article may give you some helpful advice: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/primrose/primrose-houseplant.htm
If you want to regrow outdoor containers, the most effective approach would probably be to replant new plants, or sow new seeds, in the spring.Was this answer useful?00
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