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Corporal Baxter Primrose

Primula 'Corporal Baxter'

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Corporal Baxter Primrose (Primula 'Corporal Baxter') at Mahoney's Garden Centers

Corporal Baxter Primrose in bloom

Corporal Baxter Primrose in bloom

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Height:  6 inches

Spacing:  6 inches

Sunlight:  partial shade  full shade 

Other Names:  Double English Primrose

Description:

This variety features lovely deep red double blooms with yellow centers, over dark green crinkled foliage for striking contrast; a striking color display for indoor containers and baskets

Features & Attributes

Corporal Baxter Primrose features delicate clusters of red flowers with yellow eyes rising above the foliage from early to late spring. Its crinkled oval leaves remain dark green in color throughout the year.

This is an herbaceous evergreen houseplant with a mounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other indoor plants with less refined foliage. This plant may benefit from an occasional pruning to look its best.

Planting & Growing

When grown indoors, Corporal Baxter Primrose can be expected to grow to be only 5 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 8 inches. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 5 years. This houseplant performs well in both bright or indirect sunlight and strong artificial light, and can therefore be situated in almost any well-lit room or location. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth, but will suffer if left to grow in standing water. The surface of the soil shouldn't be allowed to dry out completely, and so you should expect to water this plant once and possibly even twice each week. Be aware that your particular watering schedule may vary depending on its location in the room, the pot size, plant size and other conditions; if in doubt, ask one of our experts in the store for advice. It is not particular as to soil type or pH; an average potting soil should work just fine.

There are many factors that will affect the ultimate height, spread and overall performance of a plant when grown indoors; among them, the size of the pot it's growing in, the amount of light it receives, watering frequency, the pruning regimen and repotting schedule. Use the information described here as a guideline only; individual performance can and will vary. Please contact the store to speak with one of our experts if you are interested in further details concerning recommendations on pot size, watering, pruning, repotting, etc.

-- THIS IS A HOUSEPLANT AND IS NOT MEANT TO SURVIVE THE WINTER OUTDOORS IN OUR CLIMATE --

 
 
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