Primula acaulis Frangipani

Common Name:
Primrose 'Frangipani'

Description:
Primula acaulis 'Frangipani' is a delightful cool-season flowering perennial prized for its masses of soft pastel blooms featuring shades of pink, apricot, cream and yellow that blend together in a frangipani-inspired colour palette. The cheerful flowers rise above a dense rosette of richly textured green foliage, creating a vibrant display throughout the cooler months. Ideal for brightening garden beds, borders, patio containers and seasonal colour displays, this compact variety performs exceptionally well in Melbourne's autumn, winter and spring conditions. It thrives in moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter and prefers protection from harsh afternoon sun. Regular watering and removal of spent flowers will encourage prolonged flowering and maintain a neat appearance. Its colourful blooms and compact habit make it a popular choice for adding seasonal interest to shaded and partially shaded garden spaces.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 15–20 cm
• Width: 20–30 cm

Aspect:

• Part Shade
• Full Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Winter
• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Pink
• Apricot
• Cream
• Yellow
• Bi-coloured blooms

Key Attributes:

• Bee Attracting
• Herbaceous
• Perennial
• Suitable for Pots
• Long flowering period
• Excellent for seasonal colour displays
• Ideal for borders and mass planting

Toxicity:
Primula species may cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals when handling foliage. If ingested, the plant may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets, including dogs and cats, and in humans.

Companion Plants:

• Viola
• Pansy
• Cyclamen
• Hellebore
• Lobelia
• Alyssum
• Polyanthus
• Heuchera
• Ferns
• Cineraria