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Primula 'Red Velvet'

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 10 - 15 cm (4 - 6 in)
Spread 15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 in)
Light partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Primula 'Red Velvet' (double English primrose) bears bright red and fragrant blossoms during early spring to late spring. This plant has evergreen foliage that is medium orange and deep green in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, container, edging, mass planting and woodland.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits.