About
A compact, small alpine Primula from the high mountains of Egypt and the Middle East with small, leathery, rounded, glandular-hairy leaves in a tight rosette and short stems bearing small umbels of pale pink to white flowers in spring. A choice and demanding specialist for a cool alpine house or trough.
About the genus
Hoya are evergreen perennials, often twining climbers, with simple, leathery leaves and often fragrant flowers with 5 spreading waxy petals, followed by slender, spindle-shaped pods contained small seeds in copious silky floss
Plant details
Suggested usesWalls, fences, pergolas.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in fertile, well-drained soil. Provide support.
PruningTrain and prune after flowering.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.