About
A semi-evergreen, rosette-forming perennial with dark green leaves. Produces purple double flowers in spring, which are rosebud shaped on opening.
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 typeClay, Loam
Soil pHNeutral, Acid
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageSemi evergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Houseplants, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in deep, humus-rich, moist soil. Partial shade is ideal, but will tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist. See primula cultivation
PruningDeadhead after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in spring, or by division between autumn and early spring. Root basal cuttings or offsets in autumn or early spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse leafhopper and vine weevil. Slugs and snails may cause damage to leaves
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to virus diseases, grey moulds and primula brown core