• Photo of Primula x polyantha (Primula x polyanthas)

Plant Profile: Primula x polyantha

Taxonomy: Primula x polyantha

Names

Primrose

  • Photo of Primula x polyantha (Primula x polyanthas)

Phonetic Spelling:PRIM-yew-lah BY pol-ee-AN-thah

Genus:Primula

Species:

Family:Primulaceae

Primulas are among the earliest flowers to emerge in spring, with their name "Primula" signifying "first." Hybrid primroses thrive in cooler climates and may not survive as perennials in coastal areas, where they are often grown as annuals. These flowers can feature strikingly colored "eyes" or may appear more uniform. They make excellent container plants for decks and entryways. Propagation can be achieved through seeds or division during the spring season.

**Soil Requirements:** Cool, moist, and rich in organic matter.

Primula x polyantha Feature Summary

Primula x polyantha Image Gallery

Tags

#purple
#red
#yellow
#blue
#perennial
#spring interest
#pollinator plant
#butterfly friendly
#partial shade tolerant
#container plants

Similar Plants

Primula x polyantha is often confused with:

Primula x polyantha Feature Summary

Attributes
Flowers
Some flowers have contrasting colored "eyes" and some are plain.
Purple/Lavender
Gold/Yellow
Red/Burgundy
Blue
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Annual
Cultural Conditions
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
4a
4b
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
8b
8a
3a
3b
High Organic Matter
Landscape
Pollinator Garden
Container
Patio
Butterflies
Pollinators

Primula x polyantha Attributes

Primula x polyantha: Country Or Region Of Origin

Hybrid origin

Primula x polyantha: Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Primula x polyantha: Recommended Propagation Strategy

Division
Grafting
Layering
Leaf Cutting
Root Cutting
Seed
Stem Cutting

Primula x polyantha Flowers

Primula x polyantha: Flower Description

Some flowers have contrasting colored "eyes" and some are plain.

Primula x polyantha: Flower Color

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Blue
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Gold/Yellow
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Purple/Lavender
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Red/Burgundy

Primula x polyantha: Flower Value To Gardener

Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy

Primula x polyantha: Flower Bloom Time

Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall

Primula x polyantha Whole Plant Traits

Primula x polyantha: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Primula x polyantha Cultural Conditions

Primula x polyantha: Light

Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Primula x polyantha: Soil Drainage

Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry

Primula x polyantha: NC Region

Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont

Primula x polyantha: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

thermostat
3a
thermostat
3b
thermostat
4a
thermostat
4b
thermostat
5a
thermostat
5b
thermostat
6a
thermostat
6b
thermostat
7a
thermostat
7b
thermostat
8a
thermostat
8b

Primula x polyantha: Soil Texture

Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky

Primula x polyantha Leaves

Primula x polyantha: Leaf Color

spa
Green

Primula x polyantha: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Primula x polyantha Stem

Primula x polyantha: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Primula x polyantha Landscape

Primula x polyantha: Landscape Theme

Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden

Primula x polyantha: Landscape Location

Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland

Primula x polyantha: Attracts

Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees