Primula 'Jay-Jay'

Also Known As

Primula 'Jay Jay'
Primula 'Lois Lutz'
Jay Jay Primrose
Jay-Jay Juliana Primrose

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3"-5"
W: 6"-8"

planting zones

5a-8b

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Primula 'Jay-Jay' plant details

Primula 'Jay-Jay' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring magenta flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Primula 'Jay-Jay'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 8 IN - wide, 3 IN - 5 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, edging plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Primula 'Jay-Jay'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another long-lived, clumping juliana type with velvety, deep magenta-red flowers.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

Primula 'Jay Jay' has vivid dark crimson flowers on a compact little plant. Blooms in April/May. The Juliana hybrids are a hardy and free-flowering group of primroses, produced by crossing P. juliae and P. vulgaris. Culture: Grow in light shade and a fertile well-watered soil. In cool climates, full sun is acceptable if the soil is moist. If too hot and dry, the plants will yellow and go dormant over summer, but usually leaf out again in fall. Best suited to northern climates, it could well be difficult for southern and western gardeners to keep them happy. Propagate by division after flowering.

By: Summersweet Gardens at Perennial Pleasures

One of the most intensely colored Wanda type Primroses out there. This is all to seldom available and the rich color sets it apart from all others. Tolerates full sun if given enough water but looks better given some relief from afternoon sun.