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primrose [Drumcliffe] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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primrose [Drumcliffe]

Primula vulgaris Drumcliffe ('K74'^PBR) (Pr/Prim)

Pollinator FriendlyLow MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Primula
Family: Primulaceae

About this plant

A compact, rosette-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with oblong, heavily veined, bronze-to purple-flushed, dark green leaves and, in spring, fragrant, white to pale pink flowers with yellow throats.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial ShadeFull Sun

Soil

LoamChalkClay

NeutralAcid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but free draining soil in partial shade or sun.

Pruning

Generally not required but any old or faded leaves can be removed if necessary.

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division

Pests

May be susceptible to some slug damage on new growth.

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds in damp or overcrowded situations.

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

OutdoorSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years