Primula sikkimensis


Botanical Information

FamilyPrimulaceae
GenusPrimula
Speciessikkimensis
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-35 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)-30 - 20
Height0.5 - 1 m
Spread0.1 - 0.5 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionRosette forming herbaceous perennial.
ID CharacteristicBright green oblong leaves with erect stems holding nodding funnel-shaped yellow flowers.
LandscapeFlower borders.
PropagationDivision in autumn.
CultivationBest grown in moist neutral to acidic loam soil.
PestsNo major issues.
Notable SpecimensLogan Botanical Garden, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
Leaf DescriptionSmall, erect, green leaves.
Flower DescriptionSmall, yellow, bell-shaped flowers that grow in small clusters downward.

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