text.skipToContent text.skipToNavigation

You're Shopping:

Alpharetta GA #172

Primula Vulgaris Primrose

Product Highlights

Growth Width Max 18 in.

Growth Height Max 12 in.

Exposure Filtered to Shade

Hardiness Zone Maximum Zone 8b

Hardiness Zone Minimum Zone 4a

Bloom Time Early Spring (March),Mid-Spring (April-May)

Growth Width Max 18 in.

Growth Height Max 12 in.

Exposure Filtered to Shade

Hardiness Zone Maximum Zone 8b

Hardiness Zone Minimum Zone 4a

Bloom Time Early Spring (March),Mid-Spring (April-May)

Description

Primula vulgaris, commonly known as the common primrose, is a semi-evergreen perennial native to Europe and parts of Asia. Renowned for its early spring blooms, it produces fragrant, pale yellow flowers with a deep yellow center, rising above a rosette of wrinkled, bright green leaves. This plant thrives in cool, shaded environments with moist, well-drained soils rich in organic matter. Its resilience allows it to bloom even in late winter, making it a cherished addition to woodland gardens and shaded borders. Notably, several cultivars of Primula vulgaris have received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, highlighting their exceptional garden performance.

Early Blooming: Flowers emerge in late winter to early spring, often while snow is still on the ground.
Fragrant Flowers: Produces scented, flowers in multiple colors.
Shade Tolerant: Thrives in partial to full shade, making it ideal for woodland gardens.
Learn more about SiteOne nursery container sizing

FULFILLMENT OPTION SELECTED AT CART

Fulfillment Options

select at cart

Pick Up Unavailable at Alpharetta GA #172

Delivery unavailable from Alpharetta GA #172

Shipping unavailable

Size

SP4

Item

71110-SP4

Available

Size

SP4

Item

71110-SP4

Available

Location

Not Available Online in Your Area

Check Other Stores

Price

Call branch for pricing at 1-800-748-3663

Description

Early Blooming: Flowers emerge in late winter to early spring, often while snow is still on the ground.
Fragrant Flowers: Produces scented, flowers in multiple colors.
Shade Tolerant: Thrives in partial to full shade, making it ideal for woodland gardens.
Learn more about SiteOne nursery container sizing

Help us improve our product information.

Specifications

Suggest an edit

Herbaceous

Annual

Primula

vulgaris

Primrose

Zone 8b

Zone 4a

6 in.

18 in.

12 in.

6 in.

4 in.

Clumping,Compact,Mounding,Rosette

Slightly Acidic (6.0 to 6.4),Neutral (6.5 to 7.5)

Filtered to Shade

Moderate to High

Moderate

Accent,Border,Edging,Groundcover,Mass Planting,Naturalizer,Underplanting

Cold Conditions,Frost,Shade - Light

Low to Moderate

Spring

Deer,Rabbit

Multiple Colors

Early Spring (March),Mid-Spring (April-May)

None

Loamy,Organic,Peaty,Well Drained

Primrose

Container,Courtyards and Patios,Naturalized Area,Rock Wall,Slope/Bank,Small Spaces,Walkways,Woodland

Cottage Garden,Fairy Garden,Pollinator Garden,Shade Garden,Traditional Garden,Woodland Garden

Multiple Color Shades

Use of this site is subject to certain Terms and Conditions.
Local branch prices may vary from those displayed and inventory levels cannot be guaranteed.