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Primula denticulata Rubin - Primrose

Primula denticulata Rubin
Drumstick Primula, Drumstick Primrose, Tooth-leaved Primrose

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Very pretty flower balls, the young plants have grown back quickly. Thanks to Promesses de fleurs for always offering original varieties.

Helene, 01/04/2023

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Primula denticulata 'Rubin', a perennial with a rosette habit forming spherical ruby flowers with yellow eyes, ideal as cut flowers.
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
40 cm
Spread at maturity
20 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to May, September to November
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Description

Primula denticulata 'Rubin' is a perennial native to the forests and meadows of the Himalayas, Tibet, and Nepal. From March to May, a sturdy stem, which can reach a height of over 30cm (12in), forms ball-shaped flowers measuring 1 to 2cm (1in) in diameter, ruby red with a yellow eye.

This perennial, with its rosette habit, has deciduous leaves that are 15 to 25cm (6 to 10in) long, elongated, and dentate. These leaves are green with a white underside.

The Primula Denticulata or Drumstick Primula reaches a height of 40cm (16in) at maturity. It is a plant with exuberant growth and excellent hardiness (down to -20°C (1°F)). This plant, which disappears in autumn, is suitable for moist rockeries, borders, flower beds, or even semi-natural environments. Additionally, they make great cut flowers with decorative interest. Be cautious of the presence of primine, which can cause allergic reactions.

This primrose pairs well with astilbes and hostas.

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Primula denticulata Rubin - Primrose (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time March to May
Flower size 5 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 40 cm
Spread at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Primula

Species

denticulata

Cultivar

Rubin

Family

Primulaceae

Other common names

Drumstick Primula, Drumstick Primrose, Tooth-leaved Primrose

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Plant Primula denticulata in a sunny or partially shaded location during spring. Place them in regular, deep, fairly rich, moist but well-drained soil. Avoid excessively chalky soils. The cultivation of this young plant is easy to accomplish. Separate the shoots that appear around the original plant every year or every two years.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Planting density 6 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, moist, light and humus-rich

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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