About
A tufted alpine perennial from rocky Himalayan habitats similar to P. anemonoides, with finely divided, grey-green leaves and solitary, cup-shaped, pale violet or white flowers with golden nectaries in spring. A rare specialist for a cool, very well-drained alpine house or trough.
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
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.