Primula vulgaris 'Oakleaf Magenta'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-18"
W: 6"-14"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Primula vulgaris 'Oakleaf Magenta' plant details

Primula vulgaris 'Oakleaf Magenta' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring magenta and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Primula vulgaris 'Oakleaf Magenta'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 14 IN - wide, 6 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta and yellow blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Primula vulgaris 'Oakleaf Magenta'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Primula vulgaris 'Oakleaf Magenta' is a little something different for the spring garden with unusually lobed leaves that resemble oak leaves. This cultivar bears large umbels up to 18 inches high of magenta coloured, single flowers with bright yellow centres in an upright clump that can bloom for months on end. Prefers cool weather. Easy to grow in any well-drained soil. Use in borders, containers and as cut flowers. All-in-all a striking and unique primrose and an early source of nectar for pollinators.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Primula vulgaris ‘Oakleaf Magenta’ is a very hardy Primrose with unusual, oak leaf-shaped foliage. DIsplays an upright clump of vivid magenta flowers with a yellow eye in early Spring. This is an evergreen plant. Oakleaf Primrose prefers the cool weather season. They are easy to grow in any well-drained soil with the occasional feeding. Excellent for borders, cut flowers and containers.