Lilacina Plena primrose
Primula vulgaris 'Lilacina Plena'
RHS AGM 2023
USDA zones4 to 8
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Lilacina Plena' primrose (Primula vulgaris 'Lilacina Plena') is a perennial for borders, containers, cottage gardens, and woodland settings. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes part sun and average to moist, loamy or clay soil. It forms a clumping mound and blooms from early to late spring. The fragrant flowers attract bees.
Pairs well with Cinnamon fern, Blue star, and Allegheny serviceberry.