Drumstick primula
Common Name: Drumstick primula
Genus: Primula
Species: denticulata
Cultivar: lilac
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Moist
Height: 45cm
Spread: 45cm
Time to divide plants: June to July
Flowering period: May to June
The drumstick primulas are among the most popular primulas in cultivation. Their stout stems are topped with crowded, lilac flowers, resembling small drumsticks from mid-spring to summer. Plants have mid-green, finely toothed leaves and are formed in neat rosettes. Despite its origins in Afghanistan, it is perfectly hardy in the UK. It prefers a location with full sun to partial shade.
Looks good with:
Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata 'Black Barlow'Dicentra spectabilis
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