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Primula cap. Noverna Deep Blue / 9Cm
Primula capitata 'Noverna Deep Blue'
Confirmed format: 9cm Pot
Plant Highlights: Rich deep blue flower heads • Compact alpine habit • Flowers over a long season • Ideal for rockeries and containers • Attractive to pollinators
Overview
Primula capitata 'Noverna Deep Blue' is a compact alpine perennial that produces rounded clusters of rich violet-blue flowers above neat rosettes of fresh green foliage. Flowering over an extended period, it brings vibrant colour to rock gardens, alpine beds, raised planters and patio containers. Its compact growth and striking flower colour make it an excellent choice for smaller spaces, where it combines beautifully with other alpine and spring- to summer-flowering perennials.
Why We Love It
The vivid blue flower heads provide an eye-catching splash of colour in alpine displays and smaller garden spaces. Its compact habit and long flowering period make it a rewarding choice for containers as well as rockeries.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Primula capitata 'Noverna Deep Blue' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Primrose |
| Plant Type | Alpine perennial |
| Foliage | Green, low-growing rosettes |
| Flower Colour | Deep violet-blue |
| Flowering Season | Late spring to summer |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil | Moist but well-drained soil |
| Habit | Compact, clump-forming |
| Mature Height | Approx. 25–35 cm |
| Mature Spread | Approx. 20–30 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (−15°C to −10°C). |
Growing Guide
| Planting | Plant in fertile, well-drained soil that remains evenly moist but does not become waterlogged. |
|---|---|
| Position | Grows well in full sun where the soil stays cool and moist, or in partial shade, particularly in warmer or more exposed locations. |
| Pruning & Care | Remove faded flower stems to encourage continued flowering and tidy growth. |
| Mulching | An annual mulch of organic matter will help retain moisture and improve soil structure. |
Perfect For
- Rock gardens and alpine beds
- Raised planters and patio containers
- Smaller garden spaces
Good to Know
- The nectar-rich flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects, providing an early source of food during the flowering season.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 9cm pot |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Alpine perennial |
| Light Requirements | Full sun or partial shade |
| Best Uses | Rock gardens, alpine beds, raised planters and patio containers |
| Flower Display | Rounded clusters of deep violet-blue flowers from late spring into summer |
Specifications & use
- Product type
- Alpines
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