Common primrose 'Zebra Blue' offers large, white and blue striped flowers that bloom from late winter to late spring. The flowers are contrasted by dark green, lance-shaped leaves. This is a cultivar of Primula acaulis. The name indicates the zebra-like stripes, which are blue instead of black. Common primrose 'Zebra Blue' is a favorite with gardeners as it is deer-resistant, rabbit-resistant, attractive to butterflies and bees, and easy to grow.
Hardiness Zones
4 to 8
Key Facts About Common primrose 'Zebra Blue'
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Attributes of Common primrose 'Zebra Blue'
Lifespan
Biennial
Plant Type
Herb
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Common primrose 'Zebra Blue'
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6-8 inches
For common primrose 'Zebra Blue', it is opportune to relocate them in the window from early spring til the cusp of summer, capitalizing on mild weather for optimal root establishment. Select a spot with dappled light and well-drained soil to encourage vigour. Be gentle; their roots are delicate.
Wounds on Common primrose 'Zebra Blue' are often the result of physical damage that leaves the plant susceptible to dangerous infections and diseases. They impact the plant's ability to perform photosynthesis, absorb nutrients, and disrupt its overall growth.
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Whole leaf withering
Whole leaf withering' is a plant disease that primarily affects the Common primrose 'Zebra Blue', causing widespread wilting and death of leaves. The disease is caused by several factors and, if left untreated, it can devastate the entire plant.
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Flower withering
Flower withering is a disease that primarily affects the Common primrose 'Zebra Blue', causing its flowers to wilt and potentially leading to plant death. It is typically brought on by a variety of factors, from fungal pathogens to improper environmental conditions.
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Common primrose 'Zebra Blue'
Primula acaulis 'Zebra Blue'
Also known as: English primrose 'Zebra Blue'
Common primrose 'Zebra Blue' offers large, white and blue striped flowers that bloom from late winter to late spring. The flowers are contrasted by dark green, lance-shaped leaves. This is a cultivar of Primula acaulis. The name indicates the zebra-like stripes, which are blue instead of black. Common primrose 'Zebra Blue' is a favorite with gardeners as it is deer-resistant, rabbit-resistant, attractive to butterflies and bees, and easy to grow.
Hardiness Zones
4 to 8
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Key Facts About Common primrose 'Zebra Blue'
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Attributes of Common primrose 'Zebra Blue'
Lifespan
Biennial
Plant Type
Herb
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 35 ℃
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