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Primula auricula [Kaleidoscope Mix]

Also Known As

  • Primula x pubescens 'Kaleidoscope'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"-8"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Primula auricula [Kaleidoscope Mix] plant details

Primula auricula [Kaleidoscope Mix] is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring apricot, lavender, magenta, pink, purple, red and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Primula auricula [Kaleidoscope Mix]

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: apricot, lavender, magenta, pink, purple, red and yellow blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Primula auricula [Kaleidoscope Mix]

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Primula x pubescens ‘Kaleidoscope’ is a beautiful Primrose seedling mix coming in a wide range of brilliant colors. The flowers come in tones of red, yellow, peach, pink and purple, all with yellowish white eyes. The large, showy bouquet clusters are carried on short stalks that rise above rosettes of leathery, green, paddle foliage. Attracts pollinators.Easy to grow in shady, well-drained, cool, moist soil with moderate watering and an occasional feeding. Use in shady borders or a woodland garden massed under trees.

Gardening facts about Primula auricula [Kaleidoscope Mix] plant

How to Grow Primula auricula [Kaleidoscope Mix]

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - mostly shade

Features

  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • red
    • apricot
    • yellow
    • lavender
    • purple
    • magenta
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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