About
Primulina dryas is a small, tender perennial forming a flattened rosette of thick, evergreen, elliptic leaves, sometimes with silvery veins. Small clusters of tubular white flowers 2.5cm long with purple lobes and yellow markings in summer and autumn.
About the genus
Primulina are perennial herbs with thin to wide leathery leaves and attractive flowers. Leaves vary in colour from dark, shiny green to variegated and spotted. Flowers are tubular in shades of pink, purple, yellow or white.
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1C
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained, humus-rich, gritty soil in partial shade
PruningCut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed sown under glass at a temperature of 19-24°C in late winter to spring. Plant out when danger of frost is over
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to stem rot in damp conditions