Primula obconica

German Primrose, Poison Primrose, Top Primrose

Family: Primulaceae Primrose


Type Annual, perennial
USDA Hardiness range n/a
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Blue, lavender, pink, red, white
Bloom time Early Spring to Late Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, massing, rock garden, woodland garden
Height 9" to 18" / 25cm to 45cm
Spread 6" to 10" / 15cm to 25cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, broadleaf
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil type Loamy
Form Rounded, upright or erect