primula denticulata
Bought from helling, planted under oak.
Picture taken late Autumn looks very sorry for itself…
Updated: picture taken in May
Drumstick Primrose
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Family: Primulaceae
Genus: Primula
Species: denticulata
Type: Perennial
Type other: Alpine & Rock
Height: 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing: 15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 3b to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
Sun Exposure: Sun
Sun Exposure to: Partial Shade
Bloom Color: Purple
Foliage: Decidious
Soil pH from: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Soil pH to: 7.6 to 8.0 (alkaline)
Propagation Methods: By dividing the rootball. From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse, sow indoors before last frost
Seed: Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Otherdetails: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds. Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Planted: 2008
Updated: 2009
