About
A diverse and vigorous genus of evergreen rhizomatous perennials forming broad clumps of large, rounded to ovate, leathery, dark green, often glossy leaves, with erect stems bearing dense clusters of small, bell-shaped, white to deep pink flowers in early spring. A robust and versatile ground cover or border plant for sun or shade with moist, humus-rich soil.
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.