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Primula, Polyanthus Primrose 'Elite Hybrids'

Primulaelatior subsp. elatior

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Genus

Primula (PRIM-yew-luh)

Info

Synonym

Primula polyantha

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Herbaceous

This plant is resistant to deer

Succulent

Velvet/Fuzzy

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

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)

Danger

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Pink

Rose/Mauve

Red

Scarlet (dark red)

Orange

Pale Yellow

Bright Yellow

Lavender

Medium Purple

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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