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Primula marginata 'Gold Plate' (Silver-edged primrose 'Gold Plate')
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2 hours care
per year
per year
0.2m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Primula marginata 'Gold Plate'
Other names
Silver-edged primrose 'Gold Plate'
Genus
Primula Primula
Variety or Cultivar
'Gold Plate' _ 'Gold Plate' is a rosette-forming, evergreen perennial with oval, toothed, grey-green leaves covered in a yellow, powdery coating and, in spring, fragrant, violet flowers with white eyes.
Primula marginata 'Gold Plate' is: Evergreen
Habit
Rosette, Erect flower stem
Flower
Violet in Spring
Foliage
Grey-green, Flushed yellow in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Leafhoppers , Slugs , Vine weevil Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Leafhoppers , Slugs , Vine weevil
Grey mould , Primula leaf spot Grey mould , Primula leaf spot
General care
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering. Detach offsets in autumn or early spring, preferably during a wet spell.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Primula marginata 'Gold Plate' (Silver-edged primrose 'Gold Plate') will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Gravel, Garden edging, Cottage/Informal, Containers, City, Beds and borders, Rock, Underplanting
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Water regularly in hot weather. Avoid wetting leaves. Alternatively, grow in an alpine house in equal mix loam, leaf mould, & grit.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Primula marginata 'Gold Plate'
Other names
Silver-edged primrose 'Gold Plate'
Genus
Primula Primula
Variety or Cultivar
'Gold Plate' _ 'Gold Plate' is a rosette-forming, evergreen perennial with oval, toothed, grey-green leaves covered in a yellow, powdery coating and, in spring, fragrant, violet flowers with white eyes.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Rosette, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
Violet in Spring
Foliage
Grey-green, Flushed yellow in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Leafhoppers , Slugs , Vine weevil
Specific diseases
Grey mould , Primula leaf spot
General care
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering. Detach offsets in autumn or early spring, preferably during a wet spell.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Primula marginata 'Gold Plate' (Silver-edged primrose 'Gold Plate') will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Gravel, Garden edging, Cottage/Informal, Containers, City, Beds and borders, Rock, Underplanting
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Water regularly in hot weather. Avoid wetting leaves. Alternatively, grow in an alpine house in equal mix loam, leaf mould, & grit.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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