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Primula 'Copper Kettle'

Also Known As

  • Copper Kettle Primrose

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 6"-10"

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

Primula 'Copper Kettle' plant details

Primula 'Copper Kettle' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring bronze and red flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Primula 'Copper Kettle'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 10 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: bronze and red blooms in spring
Uses: long-blooming, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Primula 'Copper Kettle'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Our own selection of Primula x polyanthus with the deepest copper coloring. The color holds up well over a long period of bloom in early Spring.

Gardening facts about Primula 'Copper Kettle' plant

How to Grow Primula 'Copper Kettle'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • bronze
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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