Overview
Primula 'Stella Scarlet Pimpernel' (Stella Series) (Pr/Poly) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Primula, part of the Primulaceae family, with semi-evergreen foliage. Primula 'Stella Scarlet Pimpernel' (Stella Series) (Pr/Poly) 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 'Stella Scarlet Pimpernel' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Primula genus, which comprises perennial plants with a basal rosette of simple leaves and salver-shaped or bell-shaped flowers on upright stems. This semi-evergreen plant thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soils including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, and prefers sheltered positions with full sun or partial shade. Hardy across a range of UK conditions (H4 to H7), it is suitable for a variety of garden settings such as borders, containers, woodland and rock gardens, as well as wildflower and cottage gardens. It flowers in spring and summer and can be propagated by seed or root basal cuttings.
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 'Stella Scarlet Pimpernel' (Stella Series) (Pr/Poly) 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 'Stella Scarlet Pimpernel' (Stella Series) (Pr/Poly)
- 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 'Stella Scarlet Pimpernel' (Stella Series) (Pr/Poly)?
Primula 'Stella Scarlet Pimpernel' (Stella Series) (Pr/Poly) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Primula 'Stella Scarlet Pimpernel' (Stella Series) (Pr/Poly) need?
Primula 'Stella Scarlet Pimpernel' (Stella Series) (Pr/Poly) 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 'Stella Scarlet Pimpernel' (Stella Series) (Pr/Poly) hardy in the UK?
Primula 'Stella Scarlet Pimpernel' (Stella Series) (Pr/Poly) 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 'Stella Scarlet Pimpernel' (Stella Series) (Pr/Poly)?
Seed, Root basal cuttings.
More in the Primula genus
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- Primula auricula 'Forest Pretty Woman' (Au/d)
- Primula auricula 'Forest Red Mist' (Au/d)
- Primula auricula 'Forest Scarlet Woman' (Au/d)
- Primula auricula 'Geldersome Green' (Au/S)
- Primula auricula 'Geordie' (Au/A)
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