Overview
Primula 'Captain Blood' (Pr/Prim/d) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Primula, part of the Primulaceae family, with semi-evergreen foliage. Primula 'Captain Blood' (Pr/Prim/d) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4, H5, H6, H7. Suggested uses include borders, containers, woodland gardens, rock gardens, bedding, wildflower meadows, wildlife gardens, coastal gardens and cottage gardens.
About
Primula 'Captain Blood' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Primula genus, which comprises perennial plants with a basal rosette of simple leaves. This semi-evergreen plant produces salver-shaped or bell-shaped flowers on upright stems, typically in spring and summer. It thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soils of various types and pH levels, preferring sheltered positions with full sun or partial shade. Suitable for a range of garden settings including borders, containers, woodland and rock gardens, it is hardy across UK zones H4 to H7.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Primula
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4, H5, H6, H7
Plant details
Primula 'Captain Blood' (Pr/Prim/d) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump-forming
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Containers, Woodland gardens, Rock gardens, Bedding, Wildflower meadows, Wildlife gardens, Coastal gardens, Cottage gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Primula 'Captain Blood' (Pr/Prim/d)
- Propagation
- Seed, Root basal cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Vine weevil, Slugs, Leaf and bud eelworms, Leaf-mining flies, Glasshouse red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- Leaf spot, Grey moulds
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Primula 'Captain Blood' (Pr/Prim/d)?
Primula 'Captain Blood' (Pr/Prim/d) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Primula 'Captain Blood' (Pr/Prim/d) need?
Primula 'Captain Blood' (Pr/Prim/d) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Primula 'Captain Blood' (Pr/Prim/d) hardy in the UK?
Primula 'Captain Blood' (Pr/Prim/d) has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Primula 'Captain Blood' (Pr/Prim/d)?
Seed, Root basal cuttings.
More in the Primula genus
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- Primula auricula 'Forest Pretty Woman' (Au/d)
- Primula auricula 'Forest Red Mist' (Au/d)
- Primula auricula 'Forest Scarlet Woman' (Au/d)
- Primula auricula 'Geldersome Green' (Au/S)
- Primula auricula 'Geordie' (Au/A)
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