Primula marginata
silver-edged primrose
- Perennial
- Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
- 10 cm high
- Blue flowers
- Silvery-grey foliage
Garden use
Use
Site and growing conditions
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Characteristics
| Height | 5 - 10 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | April - May |
| Flower colour | purpleblue |
| Leaf colour | gray-green |
| Growth habit | tuft |
| Growth rate | medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -20°C |
Site conditions
| Light | full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade, filtered |
|---|---|
| Moisture | average |
| Soil | highly permeable, pervious |
| Soil fertility | none to little |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Primula marginata |
|---|---|
| Genus | Primula |
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Common names | EN: silver-edged primrose |
| Awards | Award of Garden Merit (AGM) |
| Origin | Europe |
