Primula 'David Valentine'

Also Known As

Primula x elatior 'David Valentine'
David Valentine Primrose

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-8"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

3a-7b

Primula 'David Valentine' plant details

Primula 'David Valentine' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Primula 'David Valentine'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Primula 'David Valentine'

USDA Zones: 3a - 7b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'David Valentine' bears heavy bunches of flowers in a strong reddish-lilac color, on 8" stalks. It blooms in April/May, and is a reliable bloomer. A hybrid of P. elatior and P. juliae. (I could have sworn I had a photo of these flowers, but afraid not - maybe next spring!) 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.