code: 566
The basal rosettes make the most spectacular
Family: Primulaceae
Plant Classification: Hardy perennial
Minimum Height: 40 cm
Maximum Height: 60 cm
These lovely candelabra-type plants shoot up numerous strong stems bearing tiers of deepest crimson flowers. The basal rosettes make the most spectacular, cabbage-like giants when well fed or in moist soil, and being bone hardy they increase in size yearly and will even self-seed, but never ever become a problem.
Sowing advice:
Primula seeds may be sown at any time onto a loam-based compost, barely cover so that around 50% are still visible. Best germination temperatures are between 10 and 15 degrees C. (e.g. a cool, northerly window sill) PLEASE NOTE: Temperatures exceeding 15 C can prevent germination, and above 20 C expect very little germination as most seeds will go dormant as a protective measure. Germination takes between 3 to 6 weeks, sometimes taking much longer.
Landscape Attributes:
Miller’s Crimson Primrose is an herbaceous evergreen perennial with tall flower stalks held atop a low mound of foliage. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect. This is a relatively low maintenance plant and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Miller’s Crimson Primrose is recommended for the following landscape applications.
- Mass Planting
- Rock/Alpine Gardens
- Border Edging
- General Garden Use
- Container Planting
