Like all drumstick primulas, Primula denticulata var. cachemiriana has a robust approach to life and will flourish with the minimum of fuss. This obliging plant is a welcome source of spring colour on stream banks and pond edges, and in bog gardens and damp borders. Its stout, straight stems push up from a basal rosette of coarse foliage, holding large, tightly packed spherical flowers at the top. In this case, the flowers are a clear, pale lilac, with delicate yellow eyes at the centre. While Primula denticulata will grow well in a sunny spot, its greatest strength lies in its ability to dazzle in dingy shade. It is best seen in large drifts, so plant as many as you can! Combine with leucojum, Anemone blanda, and brunnera for a generous spring display. Choose a spot with deep, humus-rich, moist soil, preferably on the acidic side. Providing they don't dry out; these primulas are very long-lived and hardy (to between -15 C and -20 C). H & S: 30cm.
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