About
A compact, rosette-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with oblong, heavily veined, bronze-to purple-flushed, dark green leaves and, in spring, perfumed, white to pale pink flowers with yellow throats.
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 typeLoam, Clay, Chalk
Soil pHNeutral, Acid, Alkaline
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, City and courtyard gardens
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationFavours a sheltered position in moist but free-draining soil in sun or partial shade. See primula cultivation
PruningNo pruning required, but any old or faded leaves can be removed if necessary
PropagationPropagate by seed or division
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to some slug damage on new growth.
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to grey moulds in damp or overcrowded situations.