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Primula denticulata mixed
Guernsey Donkey2
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I found this sad looking plant in the casualty corner of the GC today - 99p. The label shows a picture of an array of coloured flowers. I assume this poor plant has done it's flowering for this year. I have watered it well but
when should I plant it in the flower bed?
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It looks quite big enough to be planted into the flower bed now. That is what I would do. Make sure its moist and shade from hot sun until established.
Just as Ladybird says. They're pretty tough plants. I often hack them back after flowering (if I remember
) and they produce new foliage which is a bit neater and tidier.
If you get lots of wet weather, it can make the foliage big and blousy and dead leaves can be slimy, so giving them a haircut keeps them relatively well behaved in a border, and prevents them shading out other, more delicate, specimens.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thanks Ladybird & Fairygirl for the advice - yes you are right aym. I am looking forward to it flowering - will try to plant it out in the bed in next few days.