About
A herbaceous perennial forming a basal rosette of simple dark-green leaves with clusters of bright coloured flowers sitting on top from January to April.
About the genus
Primula are herbaceous or semi-evergreen perennials, forming a basal rosette of simple leaves, with salver-shaped or bell-shaped flowers which may be solitary or carried in an umbel or in whorls on an erect stem
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHNeutral, Acid
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageSemi evergreen, Evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationWill grow well in any fertile, moist and well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Avoid over-watering in winter. Keep soil moist in hot weather. See primula cultivation
PruningCut back dead foliage
PropagationPropagate by basal cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, red spider mite, leafhoppers, slugs and vine weevil
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to grey moulds and primula leaf spot