Primula x pubescens 'Gigantea'

Also Known As

Primula x pubescens 'Gigantea Select'
Gigantea Auricula Primrose
Gigantea Primrose

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-8"
W: 10"

planting zones

3a-11

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Primula x pubescens 'Gigantea' plant details

Primula x pubescens 'Gigantea' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring blue, burgundy, cream, purple and yellow 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 x pubescens 'Gigantea'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 10 IN wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: blue, burgundy, cream, purple and yellow blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Primula x pubescens 'Gigantea'

USDA Zones: 3a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Perhaps the best primula for Midwestern gardens, they laugh at summer heat, flowers are huge in a wide range of colors very Victorian looking with subtle shadings, if you have never grown auriculas give these a try you will not be disappointed. ZONE 5

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A recently re-discovered “giant” form of the very old (since 1582), much beloved garden auricula. This one has bigger blooms in mixed purples, blue, yellows, creams & burgundies with very attractive, rounded, flat flowers & white or yellow eyes. Some have white edging & all are sweetly honey-scented. To 8” tall, the flowers are borne on upright stems mid to late Spring & MUCH LONGER if you live near the coast! The leaves are smooth, oval & mid-green in rosettes. Tolerates full sun but prefers shade/semi shade. Rich loam is best - top dress with compost occasionally.