Primula x polyantha
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- PRIM-yew-lah pol-ee-AN-thah
- Description
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Primulas are one of the first flowers to bloom in the spring, and the name "Primula" means "first." Hybrid primroses require a cool climate, and may not perennialize in the coastal plain where they can be treated as annuals. Some flowers have contrasting colored "eyes" and some are plain. Great as a container plant on decks and at entrances. They can be propagated by seed or division in spring.
Soil: Cool, moist, high organic matter
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Primula
- Family:
- Primulaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Hybrid origin
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Annual
- Perennial
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- High Organic Matter
- Soil Drainage:
- Moist
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Blue
- Gold/Yellow
- Purple/Lavender
- Red/Burgundy
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Flower Description:
- Some flowers have contrasting colored "eyes" and some are plain.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Patio
- Landscape Theme:
- Pollinator Garden
- Attracts:
- Butterflies
- Pollinators
