Primula 'Elizabeth Killelay' - Border Primrose
🌿 Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Garden Primrose
Scientific name: Primula 'Elizabeth Killelay'
Flower color: Dark red with cream-white border
Mature height: 20–30 cm
Mature width: 25–30 cm
Habit: Bushy, compact
Bloom period: Spring to early summer
Exposure: Part shade to partial shade
Watering needs: Moderate to regular
Soil type: Well-drained, rich in organic matter
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 8
Drought tolerance: Moderate
Melliferous plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Easy to grow, this primrose thrives in moist, well-drained soil. Plant it in part shade for vibrant blooms and optimal longevity. Keep the soil slightly moist during growth and flowering.
Regularly remove spent flowers to extend the blooming period and encourage continuous production of beautiful blooms. Apply a light mulch in spring to retain moisture and protect the roots.
Ideal for borders, shady beds, and spring gardens, this primrose attracts pollinators and beneficial insects, bringing life and spectacular color to shaded areas.

