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Primula capitata 'Noverna Deep Blue'

Also Known As

  • Noverna Deep Blue Primrose

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 10"-14"
  • W: 10"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Primula capitata 'Noverna Deep Blue' plant details

Primula capitata 'Noverna Deep Blue' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Primula capitata 'Noverna Deep Blue'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 10 IN wide, 10 IN - 14 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Primula capitata 'Noverna Deep Blue'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Whorls of intense-deep-blue flowers open like a Scabiosa pincushions contrasting nicely with powdery white 12-16" stems and grey-green foliage June-Sept. PSh/M (not dry)
Powdery blue gray buds clustered in drumstick fashion on 10" stems open to lovely lavender flowers with a light center.

Gardening facts about Primula capitata 'Noverna Deep Blue' plant

How to Grow Primula capitata 'Noverna Deep Blue'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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