PRIMULA
Commonly known as Vial's primrose
Symbols of spring, prima rosa, appearing in the UK in woodlands, hedgebanks and grassy places and originating mainly in the northern hemisphere with almost half of species coming from the Himalayas.
Genus of about 400 species of mainly herbaceous perennials, some woody based and evergreen.
In groups of upright candelabras, the very diverse primrose/polyantha and the auriculas which include those with centres of white meal displayed as show auriculas.
Represented in the UK by the common P. vulgaris, the cowslip, P. veris (which makes a potent wine), a hybrid between them, false oxlip and the true oxlip. P. elatoir existing in a small area of boulder clay in East Anglia.
Around Yorkshire and Cumbria in damp, peaty places P. farinosa, the bird's-eye primrose grows and to the north on the north and north-west coast of Scotland the similar P. scotica is native.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Good to know
Can be late into growth -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, red spider mites, vine weevils, viruses, grey mould(Botrytis) -
Place of origin
China (northwestern Yunnan, southwestern Sichuan) -
DeciduousBroadly lance-shaped leaves to 30cm (12in) long
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White
From green-tinged buds -
SpikesDense spikes of pendent flowers 1cm (½in) long
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Bog garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
30cm (12in) -
Spread
30cm (12in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Rosette-forming, often short-lived perennial
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Neutral to acid soil
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Wet or boggy soil
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Partial shade
Will tolerate full sun if soil remains wet -
Mature Size30cm (12in)
30cm (12in)
