Primula Polyanthus Group
English or Polyanthus Primrose
Description
This mounding perennial will grow less than 1' tall and has large green or dark green leaves with flowers that come in a wide range of colors and are constantly in bloom.
Plant Type
Perennial, Annual
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Blue, Gold, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Yellow, Violet, White, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Constant
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Tropical, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.