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11/12/99

Primula vulgaris (P. acaulis)--English Primrose


Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8
Height: 9 in Spread: 12 in
Type: herbaceous perennial
Flowers: Blue, purple, yellow

Comments: English Primrose produces tight bunches of
flowers (Vis. 1) in the spring. The flowers may be single
or double. They require a moist, well-drained soil and
partial shade. When the plants are grown in the sun they
require regular watering.

Propagation: Seed or division. Divide the clumps as soon
as they finish flowering.

Cultivars: This listing contains cultivars described in
catalogs as either P. acaulis or P. vulgaris.
'Blue Jeans' - Gray-blue flowers striped with dark
blue.
'Double Primrose' - Yellow, variable, semi-double
flowers.
'Orient Star' - Interesting flower colors and color
combinations, flowers can be wider than 2 inches.
'Pageant Mix' - Wide selection of flower colors.
'Silver Lining' - Flower petals have a white edge.
'Spectrum Series' - Flowers are lacy and edged with
white.

References for Cultivars: Weston Nurseries, 1994.


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