Primula Francisca (Polyanthus Primrose)
Vigorous, award-winning Primula ‘Francisca’ (Polyanthus Primrose) is a semi-evergreen perennial producing umbels of large, flat, slightly ruffled, pale jade green flowers, 2.5 in. (4 cm), adorned with a star-shaped, yellow heart. It blooms far longer than most primroses, from early spring to mid-summer, and remains attractive for many weeks or even months.
Vigorous, award-winning Primula 'Francisca' (Polyanthus Primrose) is a semi-evergreen perennial producing umbels of large, flat, slightly ruffled, pale jade green flowers, 2.5 in. (4 cm), adorned with a star-shaped, yellow heart. It blooms far longer than most primroses, from early spring to mid-summer, and remains attractive for many weeks or even months. Easy to grow, this unusual primrose looks terrific in the garden or containers. A real conversation piece! Excellent cut flowers with a long vase life (up to 3 weeks).
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- Grows up to 6-8 in. tall and wide (15-20 cm).
- A part shade lover, it is best grown in humus-rich, moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soils. Do not allow the soil to dry out in hot weather.
- A versatile primrose that can be used in beds and borders, in cottage gardens, city gardens, or in containers. Perfect for edging and underplanting shrubs and roses.
- Deadhead after flowering. Watch out for pests such as aphids, leafhoppers, vine weevil, slugs, and glasshouse red spider mites. May be subject to gray molds.
- Propagate by seed sown in spring
Requirements
Hardiness | 4 – 8 |
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Heat Zones | 5 – 7 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Primula – Primroses |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid) |
Height | 6" – 8" (15cm – 20cm) |
Spread | 6" – 8" (15cm – 20cm) |
Spacing | 8″ (20cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |