Primrose 'Blue Velvet', Bear's Ears 'Blue Velvet', Border Auricula Primrose, Garden Auricula Primrose
Strong and very floriferous, Primula auricula ‘Blue Velvet’ is an evergreen, perennial, border auricula forming a rosette of pale green leaves with clusters of fragrant, deep blue-purple flowers adorned with small creamy-white centers. Borne on short stems, they are produced in mid to late spring. Hardy and easy to grow, it is perfect for the front of borders, rock gardens, and containers.
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Primulaceae |
| Genus | Primula |
| Common names | Primrose |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height |
6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Primulaceae |
| Genus | Primula |
| Common names | Primrose |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height |
6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Primula auricula ‘Blue Velvet’ (Primrose) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Primula auricula ‘Blue Velvet’ (Primrose) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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