Overview
Primula 'Primlet Lavender Shades' (Primlet Series) (Pr/Prim) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Primula, part of the Primulaceae family, with semi-evergreen foliage. Primula 'Primlet Lavender Shades' (Primlet Series) (Pr/Prim) 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 'Primlet Lavender Shades' is a clump-forming cultivar within the Primula genus, known for its semi-evergreen foliage and upright stems bearing salver-shaped or bell-shaped flowers. This perennial thrives in fertile, well-drained soils that are moist but well-drained, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. It prefers sheltered positions with full sun to partial shade, ideally facing south, east, or west. Hardy in UK zones H4 to H7, it is suitable for diverse garden settings such as borders, containers, woodland and rock gardens, bedding, wildflower meadows, and coastal or cottage gardens, with interest 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 'Primlet Lavender Shades' (Primlet Series) (Pr/Prim) 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 'Primlet Lavender Shades' (Primlet Series) (Pr/Prim)
- 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 'Primlet Lavender Shades' (Primlet Series) (Pr/Prim)?
Primula 'Primlet Lavender Shades' (Primlet Series) (Pr/Prim) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Primula 'Primlet Lavender Shades' (Primlet Series) (Pr/Prim) need?
Primula 'Primlet Lavender Shades' (Primlet Series) (Pr/Prim) 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 'Primlet Lavender Shades' (Primlet Series) (Pr/Prim) hardy in the UK?
Primula 'Primlet Lavender Shades' (Primlet Series) (Pr/Prim) 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 'Primlet Lavender Shades' (Primlet Series) (Pr/Prim)?
Seed, Root basal cuttings.
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