Primula obconica
Botanical Information
Family | Primulaceae |
Genus | Primula |
Species | obconica |
Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
Origin | Native to China. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 8a - 9b |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -12 - (-4) |
Temperature (°F) | 10 - 25 |
Height | 15 - 40 cm |
Spread | 20 - 25 cm |
Flowering Period | April, May, June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
Shape | Upright and spreading. |
Landscape | Ornamental use and greenhouse growing. |
Propagation | Seed. |
Cultivation | Full sun and partial-shade. Well-drained and moist soil. |
Leaf Description | Rosettes of coarse, hear-shaped leaves with thick stalks that hold the flowers. |
Flower Description | Umbels of flowers that bloom in late winter and early spring. |
Colour Description | The leaves are dark green. The flowers are lavender. |
Texture Description | Hairy-like texture on leaves. |