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Primula cortusoides

Also Known As

  • Primrose

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Primula cortusoides plant details

Primula cortusoides is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer magenta flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Primula cortusoides

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Primula cortusoides

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sitting at the head of it's section this is a lovely deciduous woodland primula that is broadly distributed in Asia, the umbels of pink flowers have been appreciated in shady gardens since 1794; essentially self sterile it requires both Pin and thrum forms to produce viable seed.

Gardening facts about Primula cortusoides plant

How to Grow Primula cortusoides

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • magenta
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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