Overview
Primula 'Jackie Richards' (Au) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Primula, part of the Primulaceae family, with semi-evergreen foliage. Primula 'Jackie Richards' (Au) 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 'Jackie Richards' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Primula genus, known for its basal rosette of simple leaves and upright stems bearing salver-shaped or bell-shaped flowers. This semi-evergreen cultivar thrives in moist but well-drained, fertile soils including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, and is hardy across a range of UK conditions from H4 to H7. It prefers full sun to partial shade in sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects. 'Jackie Richards' is suitable for various garden settings such as borders, containers, woodland and rock gardens, and blooms in spring and summer.
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 'Jackie Richards' (Au) 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 'Jackie Richards' (Au)
- 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 'Jackie Richards' (Au)?
Primula 'Jackie Richards' (Au) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Primula 'Jackie Richards' (Au) need?
Primula 'Jackie Richards' (Au) 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 'Jackie Richards' (Au) hardy in the UK?
Primula 'Jackie Richards' (Au) 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 'Jackie Richards' (Au)?
Seed, Root basal cuttings.
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