Vitaliana primuliflora
primrose-flowered vitaliana
an evergreen perennial with creeping stems just 2.5cm highand tight rosettes of small, silver-edged, light green leaves. Almost stemless, tubular, yellow flowers with five spreading lobes are produced in spring
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Grey Silver Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Grey Silver Green | |||
| Autumn | Grey Silver Green | |||
| Winter | Grey Silver Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Vitaliana are tufted, mat- or cushion-forming perennials with rosettes of small leaves and relatively large, brightly-coloured flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Europe (Mts)
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in gritty, moist but very well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from winter wet. In an alpine house grow in mix of three parts grit to one part loam and one part leaf mould
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in containers in an open frame, or by detaching and rooting offsets in spring or early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Rock garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and glasshouse red spider mite under glass
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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