Kerbelcob primrose
Primula vulgaris 'Kerbelcob'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles partial sun to partial shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size6 to 9 inches tall9 to 12 inches wide
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Blue
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Kerbelcob' primrose (Primula vulgaris 'Kerbelcob') is a perennial for borders, containers, cottage gardens, and woodland gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes part sun or part shade and average to moist, loamy or clay soil. It forms a low clump with fragrant blue flowers from early to late spring. Bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Cinnamon fern, Blue-eyed grass, Smooth hydrangea, and Forever Susan lily.