Danova Appleblossom Bicolor Primrose
Primula acaulis 'Danova Appleblossom Bicolor'
Ball
$14.98
This variety features clusters of charming light pink blooms with white flares and warm golden centers nestled above dark green foliage for striking contrast; an illuminating display in containers or borders; suitable as a houseplant
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Landscape Qualities
Danova Appleblossom Bicolor Primrose is an herbaceous evergreen perennial with a mounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.
Ornamental Qualities
Danova Appleblossom Bicolor Primrose features delicate clusters of shell pink round flowers with white overtones and gold eyes rising above the foliage from early spring to early fall. Its oval leaves remain dark green in color throughout the year.
Planting and Growing
Danova Appleblossom Bicolor Primrose will grow to be only 6 inches tall at maturity | with a spread of 7 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant | individual plants should be spaced approximately 8 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. It grows at a fast rate | and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 5 years. As an evegreen perennial | this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round.
This plant does best in partial shade to shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions | but will not tolerate standing water. This plant should not require much in the way of fertilizing once established | although it may appreciate a shot of general-purpose fertilizer from time to time early in the growing season. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution | and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in both summer and winter to conserve soil moisture and protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. It can be propagated by division; however | as a cultivated variety | be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.
Plant Facts
Prefers partial shade to shade
Keep moisture level average to moist
Mature Size 6"Hx7"W
Flowers are shell pink
Flowers from early spring to early fall
Attracts butterflies; hummingbirds
Zone 5a
Likes well drained soil