Overview
Primula yuparensis white-flowered (Al) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Primula, part of the Primulaceae family, with semi-evergreen foliage. Primula yuparensis white-flowered (Al) 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 yuparensis white-flowered (Al) is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial belonging to the Primula genus. Like other Primulas, it features a basal rosette of simple leaves and bears salver-shaped or bell-shaped flowers on upright stems. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade with sheltered exposure and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soils ranging from chalk to clay and sand, across acid to alkaline pH. It is hardy in UK zones H4 to H7 and is suitable for a variety of garden settings including borders, containers, woodland and rock gardens, as well as wildflower and cottage gardens, with interest in spring and summer.
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 yuparensis white-flowered (Al) 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 yuparensis white-flowered (Al)
- 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 yuparensis white-flowered (Al)?
Primula yuparensis white-flowered (Al) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Primula yuparensis white-flowered (Al) need?
Primula yuparensis white-flowered (Al) 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 yuparensis white-flowered (Al) hardy in the UK?
Primula yuparensis white-flowered (Al) 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 yuparensis white-flowered (Al)?
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)