Melinda Myers

Primrose

Botanical Name

Primula x polyantha

Min Zone

3

Max Zone

8

Height

6 to 12 inches

Width

6 to 12 inches

Flowers

Spring: red, orange, yellow, blue, indigo, violet, white, pink, bicolor

Light

Part shade

Soil

Moist, well-drained, cool, fertile

Planting & Care

• Primrose need to be planted so the crown is at soil level and at spaced at least 6 inches apart
• Mulch the soil around plants to retain moisture and moderate soil temperature
• Provide supplemental water during dry periods
• Struggles in areas with cold winters and hot summers

Problems

Spider mites, slugs

Varieties

• Pacific Giant - large flowers in shades of blue, yellow, pink and white often with contrasting eyes
• Crescendo - large flowers, 12 inches tall