Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Primula x pruhonicensis 'Wanda'
Wanda Primrose
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Height
- 4 to 6 in
- Width
- 12 to 18 in
- Flower color
- Rich magenta to deep purplish-pink with a small yellow eye
- Foliage color
- Deep green, semi-evergreen, slightly glossy leaves forming a spreading mat
- Bloom time
- Early spring
- Light
- Part shade to light shade
- Water
- Moderate moisture
- Maintenance
- Low, remove spent flowers to extend bloom and tidy foliage after flowering
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 4 to 8
- Wildlife
- Early-season bees
About this plant
Primula x pruhonicensis 'Wanda' forms low rosettes of dark green leaves that create a dense ground layer in spring. Rich magenta to raspberry-pink flowers open just above the foliage, each bloom centered with a small golden eye, bringing saturated color and a soft, rounded presence to shaded garden spaces and lingering attractively around the rosettes.
Blooming from late winter into early spring, this hybrid originates from historic garden crosses in central Europe. It suits woodland borders, shaded paths, and underplanting beneath shrubs, where evergreen foliage provides year-round structure and the early flowers brighten quiet areas as the season begins gently.
Works well in
Woodland Gardens · Borders · Pollinator Gardens · Containers
Companion plants
Acorus · Skimmias · Astilbe · Blechnums · Carexes · Heucheras
Design tip
Plant this colorful primrose beneath shrubs or along shaded pathways where its vibrant blooms brighten the landscape at winter's end. Layer evergreen foliage, contrasting leaf textures, and spring-flowering perennials to create a welcoming woodland garden with depth and seasonal interest.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.