Overview
Primula 'Tipperary Purple' (Pr/Prim) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Primula, part of the Primulaceae family, with semi-evergreen foliage. Primula 'Tipperary Purple' (Pr/Prim) 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 'Tipperary Purple' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Primula genus, known for its semi-evergreen foliage and basal rosette of simple leaves. Like other Primulas, it produces upright stems bearing salver-shaped or bell-shaped flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade with a sheltered aspect, preferring moist but well-drained soils of various types and pH levels. Hardy across a range of UK conditions, it is suitable for diverse garden settings including borders, containers, and woodland or cottage gardens, with interest extending into the winter season.
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.
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 'Tipperary Purple' (Pr/Prim) 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 'Tipperary Purple' (Pr/Prim)
- 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 'Tipperary Purple' (Pr/Prim)?
Primula 'Tipperary Purple' (Pr/Prim) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Primula 'Tipperary Purple' (Pr/Prim) need?
Primula 'Tipperary Purple' (Pr/Prim) 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 'Tipperary Purple' (Pr/Prim) hardy in the UK?
Primula 'Tipperary Purple' (Pr/Prim) 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 'Tipperary Purple' (Pr/Prim)?
Seed, Root basal cuttings.
More in the Primula genus
- Primula 'Orange With Yellow'
- Primula auricula 'Erica' (Au/A)
- 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)
- Primula auricula 'Gloire de Dijon' (Au/S)