Primula marginata (Silver-Edged Primrose)
Silver-Edged Primrose
Very hardy and floriferous, award-winning Primula marginata (Silver-Edged Primrose) is an evergreen perennial forming a rosette of beautiful silvery leaves with dramatic toothed edges lined with white farina, guaranteeing interest year round. Blooming in late winter or early spring, elegant clusters of pleasantly scented, funnel-shaped blue-lilac flowers, 1.2 in. across (3 cm), adorned with a white heart, are produced on short stems above the foliage. One of the earliest primroses to bloom, this charming primula is perfect for the alpine house. Well-suited to the rock garden, but should be sheltered from excessive rain to prevent the decorative farina to be washed off.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural society.
- Grows in clumps, up to 6 in. tall (15 cm) and 12 in. wide (30 cm).
- A full sun to part shade lover, it is best grown in humus-rich, slightly alkaline, well-drained soils.
- Best grown in an alpine house, rock gardens.
- Propagate by seed, root basal cuttings or take root cuttings when dormant
- 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 Europe (Alps).
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Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 8 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Primula - Primroses |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) Winter |
Height | 5" – 6" (12cm – 15cm) |
Spread | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |
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Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 8 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Primula - Primroses |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) Winter |
Height | 5" – 6" (12cm – 15cm) |
Spread | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |