Primula 'Don Keefe'
Primula 'Don Keefe' , Primrose 'Don Keefe'
Primula Primula
'Don Keefe' _ 'Don Keefe' is a rosette-forming, evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial with oblong, veined, glossy, light green leaves and, from mid-spring into early summer, sturdy, erect stems bearing umbels of bright red flowers with yellow eyes.
Primula 'Don Keefe' is: Semi evergreen
Erect flower stem, Rosette
Red in Spring; Red in Summer
Light green in All seasons
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Leaf and bud eelworms , Slugs , Snails , Vine weevil Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Leaf and bud eelworms , Slugs , Snails , Vine weevil
Grey mould , Primula leaf spot Grey mould , Primula leaf spot
No pruning required.
Basal cuttings
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Primula 'Don Keefe' (Primula 'Don Keefe' ) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife
Grow in moderately fertile to humus-rich, moist but well-drained to moist soil in partial shade. Prefers acid conditions. Tolerates full sun if soil is kept consistently moist.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Primula 'Don Keefe'
Primula 'Don Keefe' , Primrose 'Don Keefe'
Primula Primula
'Don Keefe' _ 'Don Keefe' is a rosette-forming, evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial with oblong, veined, glossy, light green leaves and, from mid-spring into early summer, sturdy, erect stems bearing umbels of bright red flowers with yellow eyes.
Semi evergreen
Erect flower stem, Rosette
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Red in Spring; Red in Summer
Light green in All seasons
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Leaf and bud eelworms , Slugs , Snails , Vine weevil
Grey mould , Primula leaf spot
No pruning required.
Basal cuttings
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Primula 'Don Keefe' (Primula 'Don Keefe' ) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife
Grow in moderately fertile to humus-rich, moist but well-drained to moist soil in partial shade. Prefers acid conditions. Tolerates full sun if soil is kept consistently moist.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
Primula 'Don Keefe' (Primula 'Don Keefe' )
Plantago asiatica mosaic virus
Virus or Viroid
Unknown
5
3
Pest risk analysis suggested potential economic impacts would be small; and management by industry would be appropriate. Industry may wish to monitor for the presence of the pest and the Dutch industry certification scheme is of added benefit to the UK.
Primula 'Don Keefe' (Primula 'Don Keefe' )
Necrotic spot
Impatiens necrotic spot virus
Virus or Viroid
Present (Widespread)
2
3
Pest of mainly ornamentals and vegetables; present in the UK; and covered by the EU listing of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus. To be kept under consideration in light of a review of the EU listing.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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This plant likes... | Garden match | |
Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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