Primula vulgaris ssp. sibthorpii

Also Known As

Primula vulgaris var. sidthorpii
Primrose

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 6"-10"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Primula vulgaris ssp. sibthorpii plant details

Primula vulgaris ssp. sibthorpii is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer magenta, pink and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Primula vulgaris ssp. sibthorpii

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 10 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta, pink and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: alpine, container plant, edging plant, long-blooming, rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Primula vulgaris ssp. sibthorpii

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A fine subspecies native to the Balkans and Greece. It's a true, long-lived perennial, tolerating harsher weather than the regular P. vulgaris. The combination of deep lavender-pink flowers and light green foliage cheer up dreary late winter days. Will to

By: Edelweiss Perennials

This is workhorse in the garden. A peerless performer that is one of the first to bloom and usually outperforms the others. It is not unusual to see no foliage due to the many flowers. Good rich moist soil. Great for the shade garden and happy with a little sun.