Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001163
11/12/99
Primula vialli--Orchid Primrose
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 7
Height: 12 in Spread: 12 in
Type: herbaceous perennial
Flowers: Purple
Comments: Unlike some of the other garden primroses, this
one bears its flowers in spikes. The purple flowers are
set among red bracts providing a bright color combination.
The top of the spike ends in a point of red bracts.
Provide a growing area in partial shade and with a moist,
well-drained soil. Expect the plant to start growth late
in the spring and so do not give up on it too soon.
Propagation: Propagation is by seed or division.
Seedlings will flower during their second season of
growth.
Cultivars:
'Miracle' - The flowers are purplish-pink.
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