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Primula auricula 'Golden Splendor'

Also Known As

  • Golden Splendor Auricula Primrose

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3"-5"
  • W: 8"

planting zones

  • 4a-11

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Primula auricula 'Golden Splendor' plant details

Primula auricula 'Golden Splendor' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring chartreuse and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Does well in alkaline and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Primula auricula 'Golden Splendor'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 8 IN wide, 3 IN - 5 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Primula auricula 'Golden Splendor'

USDA Zones: 4a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Gorgeous fully double, burnished gold selection. To make it a real excellent variety, it grows just as well as others. Grows in most well drained garden soils. Full sun is fine in higher elevation and/or cooler regions, otherwise needs a place without afternoon heat. For the front of borders, rock gardens and troughs.

Gardening facts about Primula auricula 'Golden Splendor' plant

How to Grow Primula auricula 'Golden Splendor'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - low
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
    • chartreuse
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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