Primula vialii

Also called Vial's primrose, Orchid primrose

Many pendent tubular flowers are held on dense, rocket-shaped spikes
Crimson-red buds open to lilac flowers, giving a bicolor effect
Tall, sturdy stems
Lance-shaped to oblong toothed mid-green leaves
Bloom Time: Late spring to midsummer
Flower Height: 60 cm
Foliage Height: 30 cm
Flower Size: 15 cm

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Mauve-lilac

HEIGHT:
25-30 cm

SPREAD:
30-35 cm

Currently Unavailable

Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Often a short-lived perennial. Grows best in a cool, consistently moist soil, in partial to full shade. An ideal location is a boggy area that receives direct morning sun and is shaded in the afternoon.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Wet Soils
Moist to Average

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

FLOWERING TIME:
Summer
Lt. Spr-Sum

HABIT:
Clumping

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green

LANDSCAPE USES:
Woodland/woods edge