Primula hirsuta

Primula hirsuta

Native to:
Austria | France | Italy | Spain | Switzerland

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Primulaceae
Genus:
Primula
Species:
Primula hirsuta

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Subshrub
Height:
15 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
21–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy; surface sow on moist, well-drained medium.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C 6 wks then 4C 6 wks then slowly raise to 10C 6 wks. Repeat if no germination.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society