About
A semi-evergreen perennial with rosettes of dark green deeply-veined foliage and clusters of aromatic 'rosebud' flowers in shades of pink, yellow, orange and red with a dainty picotee edging appearing from February to May.
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 typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationBest planted in dappled shade in humus-rich, moist neutral to acid soil. Tolerates full sun if soil remains moist at all times. See primula cultivation
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division between autumn and spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to leafhoppers, vine weevil, slugs and snails, caterpillars and aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to grey moulds, primula leaf spot and a virus