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Primula 'Penumbra'

Family Primulaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 in)
Spread 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
Light partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Primula 'Penumbra' (silver-laced primrose) bears bright red and fragrant blossoms during early spring to late spring. The foliage is deep green in colour and evergreen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging, mass planting and woodland.
Special Characteristics Primula 'Penumbra' is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.