Primula vulgaris Hose-in-Hose Variety

'Hose-in-Hose' Primrose – Unique Double Flowers

Primroses and cowslips occasionally produce appealing sports. The hose-in-hose primrose, prized for centuries, has layered blossoms—one tucked inside the tube of another. Expands the range of primroses for American woodland gardens. (Sydney Eddison, Fine Gardening #172)

Characteristics

• Unique double, layered flowers
• Yellow bloom color
• Clumping, 6–12 inches tall and wide
• Part to full shade, medium moisture

Propagation

Divide every three years.

Uses

Woodland gardens, shade borders, collectors' gardens.