Primula vulgaris 'Francesca'
Primrose 'Francesca'
Primula, or Primrose are plants that have the same shape and habit as the wild primrose, having individual, fragrant, flowers on a stem that, when picked, another bud grows. 'Francesca' has lime green ruffled flowers with yellow eyes, that bloom repeatedlyfrom mid spring until the hot weather sets in.
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Primrose 'Francesca'
Latin name
Primula vulgaris 'Francesca'
type
Herbaceous Perennials
family
Primulaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
Primula vulgaris 'Francesca'
Primula, or Primrose are plants that have the same shape and habit as the wild primrose, having individual, fragrant, flowers on a stem that, when picked, another bud grows. 'Francesca' has lime green ruffled flowers with yellow eyes, that bloom repeatedlyfrom mid spring until the hot weather sets in.
Planting young plants
From Early Autumn TO Mid Spring
Alpine varieties require a humus rich, well drained soil and are suitable for rock gardens or alpine houses. Border primulas require more moisture and should be grown where the soil does not dry out or where they can be watered when necessary. They are ideal for bog gardens and waterside planting. Plant border primulas between mid Autumn and mid Spring in full sun or partial shade, incorporating peat or well decayed manure. Plant alpine varieties between early Autumn and mid Spring in sun or partial shade, adding leaf mould or extra gritty sand where necessary.
Propagation by division.
From Mid Spring TO Early Summer
Most primulas can be divided after flowering and planted directly into their flowering position.