Primula malacoides White

Common Name:
Fairy Primrose – White

Description:
Primula malacoides 'White', commonly known as Fairy Primrose, is a delicate and elegant flowering annual or short-lived perennial that produces clusters of pure white blooms atop slender stems, rising above soft green rosettes of foliage. Flowering from late winter through spring, it brings a fresh and bright touch to shaded garden beds, borders, and pots. This cool-season favourite thrives in well-draining, humus-rich soil and prefers part shade to full shade, making it ideal for adding brightness to darker garden areas. Regular watering keeps the soil moist, while deadheading spent flowers encourages prolonged blooming. Well-suited to Melbourne gardens, this Primula is perfect for cottage-style plantings, underplanting trees, or mass displays.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 20-40 cm
• Width: 20-30 cm

Aspect:

• Part Shade
• Full Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Winter
• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Bee Attracting
• Frost Tolerant
• Suitable for Cottage Gardens

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans but may cause mild irritation to pets if ingested.

Companion Plants:

• Viola
• Lobelia
• Alyssum
• Hellebore
• Heuchera