Primula Romance (Primrose)
Primula ‘Romance’ (Primrose) is a short-lived perennial forming a rosette of dark green, attractive leaves, fully covered with large, bright pink, double flowers. Blooming from early to late spring, the ravishing blossoms are adorned with a thin white ribbon at their petal tips, adding definite charm to the plant.
Primula 'Romance' (Primrose) is a short-lived perennial forming a rosette of dark green, attractive leaves, fully covered with large, bright pink, double flowers. Blooming from early to late spring, the ravishing blossoms are adorned with a thin white ribbon at their petal tips, adding definite charm to the plant. Perfect for the front of borders or containers.
- Grows up to 6-8 in. tall and wide (15-20 cm).
- A full sun or part shade lover, it is best grown in humus-rich, consistently moist, well-drained soils. Plants will go dormant in hot, dry summer weather unless they are kept well-watered.
- This plant is very versatile and can be used in beds and borders, cottage gardens, city gardens, or in containers. Perfect for underplanting shrubs and roses.
- A low-maintenance plant (cut back 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 | 1 – 8 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Primula – Primroses |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late) |
Height | 6" – 8" (15cm – 20cm) |
Spread | 6" – 8" (15cm – 20cm) |
Spacing | 8″ (20cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |