Primula Species, Florinda Primrose, Giant Cowslip, Tibetan Primrose

Primulaflorindae

Genus
Primula (PRIM-yew-luh)
Species
florindae (flor-IN-day)
Synonym
Aleuritia florindae
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Ponds and Aquatics
Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Juneau, Alaska

Seward, Alaska

Richmond, California

, Newfoundland and Labrador

WALTERVILLE, Oregon

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Gardener's Notes:

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Baa
| January 2003 | neutral

A large, spreading perennial Primula from Tibet.

Has large, toothed, ovate, mid-green leaves. Bears tall spikes of tubular...Read More

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Seward, AK (Zone 3b) | August 2002 | positive

Primula florindae has proved to be a hardy perennial in Seward, Alaska. While listed as a bog plant, florindae will grow in any well-drai...Read More

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