Primula 'Pacific Hybrids' |
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Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
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| | Common Name: Primrose-English |
Highly praised for its large flower size and clear, vibrant colors. Flowers freely in a wide range of colors including yellow, maroon, lavender, white, pink, and blue-violet. Most have large eyes of contrasting colors. The 'Pacific Hybrids' put on a fantastic color show in early spring.
Origin: Not Native to North America
Characteristics:
Height:
6-8 Inches
Spread:
6-12 Inches
Flower Color:
Multicolored
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sun or Shade?:
Part shade (4-6 hrs. direct sun)
Full shade (< 4 hrs. direct sun)
Wet or dry?:
Consistent water needs
How fast should it grow?:
Medium
When should it bloom?:
Mid-spring
How's your soil?:
Fertile Soil
Sweet or Sour Soil?:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
What's your garden style?:
Container/Patio
Woodland/Shade
Eclectic
Primroses will produce dazzling flowers each spring if they are well-maintained. Ideally, they should be planted in boggy areas, perhaps near bodies of water, where their shallow roots will not dry out. Plants will go dormant in hot, dry summer weather unless they are kept well-watered. Though they are fully hardy in the North, primroses need protective insulation such as snow cover in the late winter months so they are not lost to late hard freezes.