Purple Diamond primrose
Primula vulgaris 'Purple Diamond'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
Size4 to 8 inches tall8 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Magenta
Notes
'Purple Diamond' primrose (Primula vulgaris 'Purple Diamond') is a perennial for containers, borders, woodland gardens, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes part sun. Its double, ruffled, magenta flowers are fragrant and open from early to late spring over compact, bright green leaves. It returns each spring and gets bigger and fuller each year.
Pairs well with Ostrich fern, Royal Star star magnolia, and Gladiator ornamental onion.