2010
Primula x pruhoniciana
"Bergfrühling® White"
Flowering period: March - April
Height < 25 cm
Spread: < 25 cm
Habit: Spherical
Flower type: Simple
Leaf Color Dark
Placement: Full sun to partial shade
Water Average
Fertilizer need: Average
Plant type: Perennial
Class Best seller 2010
PRIMULA x pruhoniciana 'Bergfrühling® White' (Mountain Spring)
Mountain Spring Primrose
Family: Primulaceae
Origin: Garden origin
Special Features: Valuable winter hardy F1 hybrids in beautiful individual colors:
white, amaranth-red, yellow, blue, pink, red and as Mixture
History: The original crosses between Primula juliae and P. vulgaris originated at Pruhonice, the Castle of Count Ernst Silva Tarouca, near Prague, Czech Republic, in 1918. The Bergfrühling F1 Hybrids Series was introduced by JELITTO PERENNIAL SEEDS in 1984
Colour: Distinct individual colors of amaranth-red, blue, yellow, white, pink, and red
Natural Flowering Period: March - April
Winter Hardiness: Z5-8
Growth Habit: Clumping
Foliage: Shiny leaves sometimes appearing reddish-brown in early Spring
Height with Flower: 10 cm (4'')
Spacing between Plants: 20 cm (8'')
Soil Requirement: Rich, moist soils; cooler climates preferred, pH 5.8 - 6.8
Location: Full Sun or partial shade in warmer climates
Use: Ideally suited for window boxes, rock gardens and container sales. Plant together with Bergenia 'Winterglut', Helleborus 'Lady Series' and Heuchera 'Palace Purple Select'
Specialities: Winter hardiness and beautiful selected flower colors
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