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Herbaceous Perennial

Primula Husky Series (Pr/Prim)

primrose Husky Series

A herbaceous perennial forming a basal rosette of simple dark-green leaves with clusters of bright coloured flowers sitting on top from January to April.

Synonyms
Primula vulgaris 'Husky'
Primula 'Husky'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Neutral, Acid
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Pink Red Orange Yellow Green
Summer Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Primulaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen or Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Primula are herbaceous or semi-evergreen perennials, forming a basal rosette of simple leaves, with salver-shaped or bell-shaped flowers which may be solitary or carried in an umbel or in whorls on an erect stem

Name status

Accepted

Horticultural Group
Primrose group primulas are mainly grown as herbaceous perennials, and produce clusters of flowers on individual stems from the basal rosettes, although a few may also have umbel-like flowers. They are either spring-flowering, if grown without protection, or winter- to spring-flowering, if grown as biennial container plants in greenhouses or indoors.

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How to grow

Cultivation

Will grow well in any fertile, moist and well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Avoid over-watering in winter. Keep soil moist in hot weather. See primula cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by basal cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Banks and slopes
  • Bedding
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut back dead foliage

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, red spider mite, leafhoppers, slugs and vine weevil

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds and primula leaf spot

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