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Sibthorp primrose | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Sibthorp primrose

Primula vulgaris subsp. sibthorpii (Pr/Prim)

★ RHS AGMPollinator FriendlyFragrant

Genus: Primula
Family: Primulaceae

About this plant

P. vulgaris subsp. sibthorpii is a semi-evergreen perennial to to 15cm tall, with a rosette of obovate leaves and clusters of long-stalked purplish-pink flowers 2-3cm wide in early spring

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Best planted in dappled shade in humus-rich, moist neutral to acid soil. Tolerates full sun if soil remains moist at all times

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed; take root cuttings when dormant in winter. Divide between autumn and early spring

Pests

Susceptible to leafhoppers, vine weevil, slugs and snails, caterpillars and aphids

Diseases

May be affected by primula brown core, grey mould, primula leaf spot and a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersWall Side BordersGround CoverHedging ScreensPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorBog GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years