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Primula allionii (Allioni’s Primrose)

Allioni's Primrose

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One of the earliest spring-flowering primroses, Primula allionii (Allioni’s Primrose) is a small evergreen perennial forming a tight cushion of oval, mid-green, sticky leaves which are often hidden by the profusion of flowers. Blooming from late winter to mid-spring, tubular blossoms in shades of white, rose, or mauve, usually with white centers, delight the eye. The flowers are quite large, 1.2 in. (3 cm), for the size of the plant, and held right above the foliage. Long-lived, this primrose is one of the best subjects for the alpine house. Great for the rock garden too. Its tiny size makes it perfect as a specimen for a container or trough.

  • Grows in clumps, up to 3-4 in. tall (7-10 cm) and 8 in. wide (20 cm).
  • A full sun to part shade lover, it is best grown in alkaline, well-drained soils. Protect from winter wet and avoid wetting the foliage.
  • Best grown in an alpine house, rock gardens.
  • Deadhead after flowering
  • Propagate by seed sown in pots in an open frame as soon as ripe or in late winter to early spring. Propagate by detaching offsets in autumn or early spring
  • Deer and rabbit resistant. Watch out for pests such as aphids, vine weevil, slugs and glasshouse red spider mite. May be affected by primula leaf spot.
  • Native to the Maritime Alps of France and Italy on shady limestone cliffs.

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Requirements

Hardiness 4 - 8
Heat Zones 1 - 8
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Primulaceae
Genus Primula
Common names Primrose
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid)
Winter
Height 3" - 4"
(8cm - 10cm)
Spread 6" - 8"
(15cm - 20cm)
Spacing 8" (20cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Alkaline
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit
Garden Uses Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 4 - 8
Heat Zones 1 - 8
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Primulaceae
Genus Primula
Common names Primrose
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid)
Winter
Height 3" - 4"
(8cm - 10cm)
Spread 6" - 8"
(15cm - 20cm)
Spacing 8" (20cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Alkaline
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit
Garden Uses Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden
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