Description
Whenever we take flowering Primula vialii to farmers markets it always proves popular and sells out quickly. It is very distinctive and stands out from all other primulas. Each rosette is made up of lanceolate pale green leaves which are slightly farinose (appearing covered in powder). Dense flower spikes resembling pokers or spears appear throughout the summer. The spikes have scarlet coloured buds which open from the bottom to reveal lavender blue flowers. Primula vialii quickly forms clumps having multiple flower spikes throughout June, July and right up to the first frosts.
It grows best in a damp, partially shaded situation but also makes an excellent specimen plant in pots and troughs as well as the front of cottage garden style borders.
More Details:
Family: Primulaceae
Synonyms: Primula vialli, Primula littoniana
Common Name: Orchid Primrose, Red Hot Poker Primrose, Vial’s Primrose, Vials Primrose, Chinese Pagoda Primrose
Native: China – N.W. Yunnan & S.W. Szechwan
Height x Spread: 45cm x 30cm
Soil Type: Moist but well drained
Soil pH: Acid or Neutral
Aspect: Full Sun or Part Shade
UK Hardiness: Hardy
Flowering Time: Spring & Summer
Flower Colour: Red, Purple, Lavender
Foliage Colour: Green
Awards: RHS Award of Garden Merit
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