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Primula x polyantha Hose in Hose Yellow

Also Known As

  • Primula 'Hose-in-Hose Yellow'
  • Primula polyanthus
  • Primula x polyantha 'Yellow Hose in Hose'
  • Primula x tommasinii
  • Hose in Hose Polyanthus Primrose
  • Hose in Hose Yellow Primrose
  • Hose-in-Hose Primrose
  • Hose-in-Hose Yellow Primrose

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8"-10"
  • W: 6"-8"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

Primula x polyantha Hose in Hose Yellow plant details

Primula x polyantha Hose in Hose Yellow is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Primula x polyantha Hose in Hose Yellow

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 8 IN - wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and winter
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, edging plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Primula x polyantha Hose in Hose Yellow

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An old form called Hose-in-Hose, the calyx has developed to look like petals, and so it appears that one flower is springing from another. It is a pale butter yellow, and is vigorous, hardy and long-blooming. Blooms in April/May. 10?. 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.
A dependable old fashioned spring ephemeral with a unique flower form. Pale yellow spring blooms one inside the other. 8" tall & wide.

Gardening facts about Primula x polyantha Hose in Hose Yellow plant

How to Grow Primula x polyantha Hose in Hose Yellow

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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