drumstick primula (Primula denticulata 'Ronsdorf') plant — close-up photo
Moderate to grow

drumstick primula

Primula denticulata 'Ronsdorf'

Overview

Drumstick primula (Primula denticulata 'Ronsdorf') is an eye-catching perennial with small, bell-shaped blooms. This exotic perennial is native to the mountains of China, and its light pink flowers bloom from June to August. Its deep green foliage is its main attraction, which forms a fan-shaped clump up to 50cm tall. The bright pink and yellow buds of this primula open up to beautiful bell-shaped flowers, which stand out above the foliage. Perfect for any shade garden, drumstick primula is great for containers and rock gardens. It is easy to care for and attracts bees and butterflies to gardens.

Care Guide

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Watering

Average — every "2-3" days.

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Light

Full sun only if soil kept moist, Part sun/part shade.

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Temperature

Hardiness zone 2-8.

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Pruning

Best pruned in March, April, February.

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Propagation

Division, Cutting, Seed Propagation, Layering Propagation

Diseases & Pests

Common pests: Deer resistant, Rabbit resistant.

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