Primula vulgaris 'Tarragem Sparkling Ruby' (Pr/Prim/d)
A compact clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with oblong to ovate, green leaves and, in spring, double, ruby red flowers with silver petal margins held above foliage on short, stout stems.
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Neutral, Acid, AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red Grey Silver | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Primula are herbaceous or semi-evergreen perennials, forming a basal rosette of simple leaves, with salver-shaped or bell-shaped flowers which may be solitary or carried in an umbel or in whorls on an erect stem
- Name status
Unresolved
- Horticultural Group
- Primrose group primulas are mainly grown as herbaceous perennials, and produce clusters of flowers on individual stems from the basal rosettes, although a few may also have umbel-like flowers. They are either spring-flowering, if grown without protection, or winter- to spring-flowering, if grown as biennial container plants in greenhouses or indoors.
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but free draining soil in partial shade or sun. See primula cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed or division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- hanging basket
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required, but any old or faded leaves can be removed if necessary
Pests
May be susceptible to some slug damage on new growth
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds in damp or overcrowded situations
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