Primula Species, Auriculastrum Primula, European Alpine Primrose, Pedemont Primrose

Primulapedemontana

Genus
Primula (PRIM-yew-luh)
Species
pedemontana (ped-ee-MON-tah-nuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | February 2004 | positive

Vibrant flowers are held close to the ground. Use a gravel mulch to protect the flowers from being spoiled by spring rain.

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