Overview
Primula pulverulenta 'Bartley' (Pf) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Primula, part of the Primulaceae family, with semi-evergreen foliage. Primula pulverulenta 'Bartley' (Pf) 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 pulverulenta 'Bartley' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Primula genus in the Primulaceae family. It features semi-evergreen foliage and thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideally in a sheltered position with south, east, or west-facing aspect. This cultivar prefers moist but well-drained soils of various types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy in UK zones H4 to H7, it is suitable for diverse garden settings such as borders, containers, woodland and rock gardens, wildflower meadows, and coastal or cottage gardens, with winter providing a season of interest.
About the genus
Primula is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the family Primulaceae. They include the primrose, a familiar wildflower of banks and verges. Other common species are P.
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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 pulverulenta 'Bartley' (Pf) 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 pulverulenta 'Bartley' (Pf)
- 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 pulverulenta 'Bartley' (Pf)?
Primula pulverulenta 'Bartley' (Pf) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Primula pulverulenta 'Bartley' (Pf) need?
Primula pulverulenta 'Bartley' (Pf) 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 pulverulenta 'Bartley' (Pf) hardy in the UK?
Primula pulverulenta 'Bartley' (Pf) 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 pulverulenta 'Bartley' (Pf)?
Seed, Root basal cuttings.
More in the Primula genus
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- Primula burmanica
- Primula helodoxa
- Primula microdonta
- Primula waltonii
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- Primula 'Devon Cream'
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