Primula denticulata

Also Known As

Drumstick Primrose

Plant type

perennial, aquatic

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Primula denticulata plant details

Primula denticulata is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial aquatic with green foliage. In spring lavender and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Primula denticulata

Plant type: perennial aquatic
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in spring
Uses: alpine, container plant, cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, mass-planting, rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Primula denticulata

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The drumstick primrose has a single stem to 12” in early spring. The round flower head can be white to purple.

By: Gossler Farms

This unique primrose has stems to about eight inches topped with a perfect sphere of flowers. The colours can be white, pink, lavender or magenta depending on the strain or mix. Best in full to part sun with good soil moisture.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

The drumstick primrose, which is a sadly unattractive name for a rather attractive species. Flowers are arranged neatly in a firm ball on the top of a maybe one foot stem. Like most primula, prefers cool, moist, shady conditions, but isn't one of the picky ones. Blooms very early, in April, and is always very welcome. Flower color is variable, but expect mostly shades of lavender. Zone 3

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Sturdy, very popular primrose - Nice round globes of rose to lavender florets for many weeks in spring on 10" stems – Pretty and persistent foliage. Prefers part shade but takes full sun, most soils. Nice with other primulas, great cover for spring bulbs and they perform well in pots! Easy to grow, undemanding.