Primula
PRIMROSE, AURICULA. (Rock Garden Types) This group of plants holds a myriad of gems yet to be discovered by many garden enthusiasts. Even though there are some tricky varieties for the advanced collector, all varieties listed below are easy to cultivate. Most of the original species come from higher altitudes (6000 ft.+) with exception of P.auricula and P.hirsuta that grow in elevations as low as 700 ft. Hence, they like full sun but not hot, especially hot and humid. Where 90s are common, plant them in light to half shade, protecting them from the afternoon sun. In cooler climates you can plant them in full sun. In either place, they like it on the dry side in summer. The soil, you already guessed it, should be well drained .
If you haven't grown them before, we recommend starting with stronger growers: 'Ancient Society', 'Arctic Fox', 'Argus', 'Blue Velvet', 'Brownie', 'Camelot', 'Excalibur', 'Forest Cappuccino', 'Golden Splendor', 'Parakeet', 'Shalford', 'Sword' and 'Vulcan'.
"Other" Primula are listed at the bottom.
Primula pubescens lavender
- Pot Size: 2-3/8"
- Height: 5-8"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
4: -20ºF through -30ºF, 5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Blue Velvet'
- Pot Size: 2-3/8"
- Height: 5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
4: -20ºF through -30ºF, 5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Parakeet'
- Pot Size: 2-3/8"
- Height: 3-5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Ancient Society'
- Pot Size: 2 3/8"
- Height: 3-5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Arctic Fox'
- Pot Size: 2 3/8"
- Height: 3-5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
4: -20ºF through -30ºF, 5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Argus'
- Pot Size: 2-3/8"
- Height: 5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
4: -20ºF through -30ºF, 5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Balcolm's Petite'
- Pot Size: 2 3/8"
- Height: 3-4"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Basuto'
- Pot Size: 2-3/8"
- Height: 3-5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
4: -20ºF through -30ºF, 5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
April, May, June - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Brookfield'
- Pot Size: 2-3/8"
- Height: 3-4"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
4: -20ºF through -30ºF, 5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Brownie' Dbl
- Pot Size: 2 3/8"
- Height: 3-5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Brownie' Sgl.
- Pot Size: 2 3/8"
- Height: 3-5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Camelot'
- Pot Size: 2 3/8"
- Height: 3-5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Chorister'
- Pot Size: 2-3/8"
- Height: 5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
4: -20ºF through -30ºF, 5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Cortina'
- Pot Size: 2-3/8"
- Height: 3-5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Don Carlos'
- Pot Size: 2-3/8"
- Height: 3-5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Excalibur'
- Pot Size: 2 3/8"
- Height: 3-5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Fiddlers Green'
- Pot Size: 2 3/8"
- Height: 3-5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Figaro'
- Pot Size: 2-3/8"
- Height: 3-5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Forest Bordeaux'
- Pot Size: 2 3/8"
- Height: 3-5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Forest Cappuccino'
- Pot Size: 2 3/8"
- Height: 3-5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Fred Booley'
- Pot Size: 2-3/8"
- Height: 5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Golden Splendor'
- Pot Size: 2-3/8"
- Height: 5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
4: -20ºF through -30ºF, 5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Gollum'
- Pot Size: 2 3/8"
- Height: 3-5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Gordon Douglas'
- Pot Size: 2-3/8"
- Height: 5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
4: -20ºF through -30ºF, 5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Ice Cap'
- Pot Size: 2-3/8"
- Height: 3-4"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
4: -20ºF through -30ºF, 5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'King Kong'
- Pot Size: 2-3/8"
- Height: 3-4"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
4: -20ºF through -30ºF, 5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Marmion'
- Pot Size: 2-3/8"
- Height: 3-4"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
4: -20ºF through -30ºF, 5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Old Mustard'
- Pot Size: 2-3/8"
- Height: 5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Sandra'
- Pot Size: 2-3/8"
- Height: 5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
4: -20ºF through -30ºF, 5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Shalford'
- Pot Size: 2 3/8"
- Height: 3-5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Snow White'
- Pot Size: 2-3/8"
- Height: 3-4"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
4: -20ºF through -30ºF, 5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Star Wars'
- Pot Size: 2-3/8"
- Height: 3-4"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
4: -20ºF through -30ºF, 5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Sword'
- Pot Size: 2-3/8"
- Height: 5-8"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'T. A. Hadfield'
- Pot Size: 2 3/8"
- Height: 3-5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Theodora'
- Pot Size: 2-3/8"
- Height: 3-5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Vulcan'
- Pot Size: 2-3/8"
- Height: 3-5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
4: -20ºF through -30ºF, 5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula 'Boothman'
- Pot Size: 2-3/8"
- Height: 5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
4: -20ºF through -30ºF, 5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula flaccida
- Pot Size: 3-1/2"
- Height: 10-15"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
June, July - Exposure:
Light Shade, Half Shade, Full Shade
Primula japonica
- Pot Size: 3-1/2"
- Height: 16-24"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
4: -20ºF through -30ºF, 5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
May, June - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade, Full Shade
Primula marginata 'Amethyst'
- Pot Size: 2-3/8"
- Height: 5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
4: -20ºF through -30ºF, 5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula marginata 'Dekker'
- Pot Size: 2-3/8"
- Height: 3-5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
4: -20ºF through -30ºF, 5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula 'Petite Tootsie'
- Pot Size: 2", 2-3/8"
- Height: 3"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
4: -20ºF through -30ºF, 5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula 'Silver Bell'
- Pot Size: 2"
- Height: 3"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
4: -20ºF through -30ºF, 5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula sinopurpurea
- Pot Size: 3-1/2"
- Height: 12-20"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
May, June - Exposure:
Half Shade, Full Shade
Primula auricula 'Barbe a Papa'
- Pot Size: 2", 2-3/8"
- Height: 3-5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
4: -20ºF through -30ºF, 5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Blue Yodeler'
- Pot Size: 2-3/8"
- Height: 5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
4: -20ºF through -30ºF, 5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Lincoln Glow'
- Pot Size: 2-3/8"
- Height: 5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
4: -20ºF through -30ºF, 5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Lord Saye and Sele'
- Pot Size: 2-3/8"
- Height: 3-5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Sooty'
- Pot Size: 2 3/8"
- Height: 3-5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Starling'
- Pot Size: 2-3/8"
- Height: 3-4"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
4: -20ºF through -30ºF, 5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
Primula auricula 'Sumo'
- Pot Size: 2 3/8"
- Height: 3-5"
- USDA Hardiness Zone:
5: -10ºF through -20ºF, 6: 0ºF through -10ºF, 7: 10ºF through 0ºF, 8: 20ºF through 10ºF, 9: 30ºF through 20ºF - Season:
March, April, May - Exposure:
Sun, Light Shade, Half Shade
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