Primula Carpet Primrose

Primula Carpet Primrose

A little beauty.

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Available in the following states:
ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS and VIC

Despite its rarity, this gorgeous Primula is not too hard to grow and can increase with good pace. It was described by a French botanist as “petite, vivacious and rustic with a rampant rhizome” – hard to get a better description than that – it also gives a hint as to why they are commonly known as Carpet Primroses. I have grown it in my garden a year and adore it, it's already multiplied and I've shared with friends.
They flower early and can keep on for up to three months. The vibrant blooms are around 3cm across and are defined by a golden eye.
What they lack for in size they more than make up for in vigour.
Primula juliae has been used in the breeding for many of the modern hybrids we see today (Wandas, Julianas and Pruhonicans among others). Discovered in around 1900 by Julia Mloskossjewicz in the Eastern Caucasus, near Tiflis. It was first shown by Mr Baker at the RHS in 1912, where it received an Award of Merit.
A beautiful moist rock garden, potted plant, fairy garden, alpine garden or edging plant. The kidney shaped, mid green leaves grow to 10cm and creep out from the roots along the ground. Combine with Snowdrops, Crocus, Mini Daffs.
Plant in a cool, part shade position that is sheltered from the hot afternoon sun – they will need some sun to bloom otherwise you will just be enjoying the leaves. In the garden, plant into humus rich, moist (but not sodden), well drained soil. In pots use a good quality potting mix and ensure there are good drainage holes. Good air flow around the plants is important. Water to establish and keep moist during active growth. Happy in a boggy soil. In pots, water regularly during active growth.


Supplied as: Pots
Size: 7.5 cm

Code

PRICP

Botantical name

Primula juliea

Height

15-25cm

Width

15-25cm

Flowers

Spring to Summer

Climate

Cool to Temperate

Availability

Unavailable in WA

Frost hardiness

Fully Hardy

Aspect

Full Sun to Semi Shade

Supplied as

Pots

Size

7.5 cm

Water needs