Primula Species, Border Auricula, Garden Primrose
Primulalatifolia subsp. latifolia

Family: Primulaceae Genus: Primula (PRIM-yew-luh)
Species: latifolia subsp. latifolia

Synonym:Primula x pubescens

Category

Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials

Water Requirements

Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

Pink
Red
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Green
Pale Green
Blue-Violet
Medium Purple
Maroon/Burgundy
Brown/Bronze
White/Near White
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

By dividing the rootball
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds