Primula vulgaris ‘Oakleaf Magenta’
Primula vulgaris 'Oakleaf Magenta' is an unusual primrose with lobed leaves and umbels of magenta-red flowers.
Primula vulgaris ‘Oakleaf Magenta’ is a little something different for the spring garden with unusually lobed leaves that resemble oak leaves. This cultivar bears large umbels up to 18 inches high of magenta coloured, single flowers with bright yellow centres in an upright clump that can bloom for months on end. Prefers cool weather. Easy to grow in any well-drained soil. Use in borders, containers and as cut flowers. All-in-all a striking and unique primrose and an early source of nectar for pollinators.
Common Name: Primrose
Family: Primulaceae (The Primrose Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-8
Light: Part Shade Part Sun
Height: 8-12"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Red
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
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Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Bees Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Woods and hedgerows on acid and calcareous soils. Also found in the open on north-facing slopes.
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