About
A collection of perennial primroses with rosettes of evergreen leaves, and flowers with frilly petals in shades from creamy yellow to rose pink.
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
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, 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 to promote flowering
PropagationPropagate by division between autumn and 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 grey mould, primula brown core (root rot) and virus diseases