About
A compact, small species Primula from Japan with a rosette of small, broadly spatula-shaped to ovate leaves and short, erect stems bearing small clusters of pale violet flowers in spring. A delicate and refined Japanese Primula for a cool, moist, acidic, shaded border or woodland garden.
About the genus
Dendrobium are epiphytic and terrestrial orchids with elongated, stem-like pseudobulbs bearing linear to ovate leaves. Racemes or panicles of showy flowers are produced from nodes along the stems mainly in spring
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, naturalising.
Care notes
CultivationPlant at appropriate depth in well-drained soil.
PruningAllow foliage to die back naturally.
PropagationDivide offsets when dormant.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.