Primula vulgaris 'Oakleaf Yellow Picotee'

Also Known As

Oakleaf Primrose

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"
W: 14"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Primula vulgaris 'Oakleaf Yellow Picotee' plant details

Primula vulgaris 'Oakleaf Yellow Picotee' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring orange and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Primula vulgaris 'Oakleaf Yellow Picotee'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 14 IN wide, 18 IN tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Primula vulgaris 'Oakleaf Yellow Picotee'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Primula vulgaris 'Oakleaf Yellow Picotee' produces unusually lobed leaves that resemble oak leaves. This cultivar bears large umbels up to 18 inches high of flowers with bright yellow centres that end in orange and red tips. All in all a striking and unique primrose.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Primula vulgaris 'Oakleaf Yellow Picotee' is a very hardy primrose with unusual, oak leaf-shaped foliage. Displays an upright clump of bright yellow flowers with orange-red edges in early spring. Prefers the cool weather season. Evergreen. Easy to grow in any well-drained soil with the occasional feeding. Excellent for borders, cut flowers and containers.