Crescendo® Mixed Primrose (Primula)
Perennial
- Hardy, reliable blooms! Enjoy blooms year after year.
- Enjoy long-lasting blooms starting in late winter/early spring.
- Worry-Free! Deer and rabbit resistant.
- Plant a rainbow of bright, cheerful colors.
- Zones 4-7, part sun to shade, 8" tall x 10" wide at maturity.
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Description
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Common name: Primrose, Primula, Oxlip
Zone: 4-7
Sun exposure: Part Sun (4-6 Hours)-Shade (<4 Hours)
Height x width: 6-8" x 6-10"
Flower color: Mix of Red, White, Orange, Yellow, Blue.
Foliage color: Green
Bloom time: Late winter, early spring
Features: Rabbit & deer resistant, ground covers, cold tolerant
Uses: Container gardening, cottage gardening, edging, ground cover, massing, ornamental, woodland
How to Grow
Light: Partial sun to shade -- Primula will benefit from dappled sun exposure; afternoon shade is imperative in hot summers.
Water: Plants will go dormant in hot, dry summer weather unless they are kept well-watered. Mulching will help the soil retain moisture.
Spacing: 12 inches
Fertilizing: Apply a granular garden fertilizer in early spring if desired.
Winterizing: A good 2-3" layer of shredded bark is recommended. Check plants in late winter and remove any ice or snow lingering in the rosette to minimize the risk of rot.
Maintenance & Pruning: Little to no maintenance is required. Add a layer of mulch to help retain moisture.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
