About
A small, tufted Primula from rocky habitats in the Khasi Hills of northeast India with spoon-shaped, mid-green, glandular leaves and short, single-flowered stems bearing small, pale pink flowers in spring. A rare and demanding specialist for a cool, well-drained alpine house.
About the genus
Phacelia can be annuals, biennials or perennials with pinnately divided leaves and racemes or panicles of tubular or bell-shaped blue, white or yellow flowers, attractive to insects
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.