About
Primula firmipes (Si) is a Primula selection producing the characteristic basal rosette of leaves and salver-shaped or bell-shaped flowers on an erect stem of the genus. A rewarding plant for a cool, moist, shaded border.
About the genus
Primula are herbaceous or semi-evergreen perennials forming basal rosettes of simple leaves and producing salver-shaped or bell-shaped flowers, solitary or in umbels or whorls on erect stems. A hugely diverse genus for cool, moist, shaded positions.
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Houseplants
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Rock garden
Native toSE China N & C Taiwan
Care notes
CultivationPlant in mid-spring. Grow in sharply drained, moderately fertile, leafy, humus-rich soil in a sheltered spot in partial shade. In cold areas, protect from severe weather and winter wet. Can be grown in a shallow container indoors in a cool place. Only water when new growth appears
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division of pseudobulbs
Pest resistanceAphids, glasshouse red spider mite, slugs and mealybugs may be a problem
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free