Polyanthus Primrose 'Crescendo Blue Shades', Primrose 'Crescendo Blue Shades', Crescendo Series
A reliable bloomer, Primula ‘Crescendo Blue Shades’ (Polyanthus Primrose) is a semi-evergreen perennial producing umbels of large, cobalt-blue flowers adorned with a bright yellow heart. Blooming from late winter to early spring, they stand out beautifully against the rosette of oval, wrinkled, dark green leaves. Easy to grow, this primrose looks terrific in large bedding displays with tulips and pansies.
| Hardiness |
5 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 7 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Primulaceae |
| Genus | Primula |
| Common names | Primrose |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) Winter |
| Height |
6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 10" (15cm - 25cm) |
| Spacing | 10" (25cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen, Semi-Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
5 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 7 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Primulaceae |
| Genus | Primula |
| Common names | Primrose |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) Winter |
| Height |
6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 10" (15cm - 25cm) |
| Spacing | 10" (25cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen, Semi-Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
How many Primula ‘Crescendo Blue Shades’ (Polyanthus Primrose) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Primula ‘Crescendo Blue Shades’ (Polyanthus Primrose) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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