Menu
+ Add

Primula Polyanthus Group

English or Polyanthus Primrose

Plant photo of: Primula Polyanthus Group
Previous Photo      Next Photo
Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Modesto Jr. College

 

Description

This mounding perennial will grow less than 1' tall and has large green or dark green leaves with flowers that come in a wide range of colors and are constantly in bloom.

 

Plant Type

Perennial, Annual

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Blue, Gold, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Yellow, Violet, White, Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Constant

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Tropical, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.