Primula Perle von Bottrop (Primrose)
Noted for its creeping habit, Primula ‘Perle Von Bottrop’ is a compact, evergreen perennial bearing masses of large, regal purple flowers adorned with contrasting, small yellow eyes. Blooming profusely from early to late spring, they literally cover the rosette of bright green leaves. This hybrid primrose spreads by creeping rhizomes to form small, attractive clumps. Perfect for the rock garden.
Noted for its creeping habit, Primula 'Perle Von Bottrop' is a compact, evergreen perennial bearing masses of large, regal purple flowers adorned with contrasting, small yellow eyes. Blooming profusely from early to late spring, they literally cover the rosette of bright green leaves. This hybrid primrose spreads by creeping rhizomes to form small, attractive clumps. Perfect for the rock garden.
- Grows up to 2-6 in. tall (5-15 cm) and 6-10 in. wide (15-25 cm).
- A part shade to full shade lover, it is best grown in humus-rich, moderately fertile, consistently moist, well-drained soils. Tolerates full sun in cool summer regions.
- This plant is very versatile and can be used in beds and borders, in cottage gardens, city gardens, near ponds, and streams, or in containers. Perfect for edging or underplanting shrubs and roses.
- A low-maintenance plant (cut back after flowering). Watch out for pests such as aphids, vine weevils, slugs, leaf and bud eelworms, leaf-mining flies, and glasshouse red spider mites. May be subject to leaf spot, primula brown core, and gray molds.
- Propagate by seed or division in autumn and early spring.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 5 – 8 |
| 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 | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late) |
| Height | 2" – 6" (5cm – 15cm) |
| Spread | 6" – 10" (15cm – 25cm) |
| Spacing | 10″ (25cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |