Primula rosea 'Gigas'

Also Known As

Himalayan Meadow Primrose
Pink Bog Primrose

Plant type

perennial, aquatic

size

H: 8"-10"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

5b-9b

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Primula rosea 'Gigas' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Primula rosea 'Gigas'

Plant type: perennial aquatic
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Primula rosea 'Gigas'

USDA Zones: 5b - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - high
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the loveliest Primulas, 'Gigas' pretties up the garden in early spring with carmine-pink flowers. Adorning stout stems, numerous brightly colored blooms gather in good-sized umbels before the rosettes of notched green leaves fully develop. Tuck this small-scale performer into the front row amid Luzula 'Solar Flair' and Pulmonaria 'Little Star'.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Large heads of screaming magenta flowers less than a foot high in early spring. A bright color that sets that exuberant, over-the-top tone that you want in spring. There is plenty of time to be sophisticated in your color choices later in the year... Zone 5 - Joseph