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Key characteristics

Family: Primulaceae
Height: 6 in to 8 in
Width: 8 in to 12 in
Flower color: Rosy pink flowers with yellow centers and white edges
Foliage color: Bright green crinkled leaves forming a compact basal rosette
Bloom time: Early to mid spring
Light: Partial shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; remove spent flowers and divide clumps every few years as needed
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 8
Wildlife: Bees and early season pollinators attracted to nectar rich flowers

Groundcovers

Primula 'Rose Edge'

Rose Edge Primrose

Primula 'Rose Edge' produces clusters of vivid rose-pink flowers edged with a fine white picotee margin in early to mid spring, bringing cheerful color to the garden when many plants are just awakening. Wrinkled, oval leaves form a dense rosette of deep green foliage with a softly quilted texture that remains attractive after flowering. The blooms are held just above the leaves, creating a tidy display that attracts early-season pollinators and brightens shaded spaces with their crisp, two-toned petals.

Light

Partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Early to mid spring

Find this plant

Works well in

Woodland Gardens
Borders
Under Trees
Containers

Companion plants

Ajuga · Brunnera · Heucheras · Ferns · Tiarellas · Hellebores

Design tip

Plant generous drifts beneath deciduous trees or along shaded borders where the colorful blooms announce the arrival of spring. Blend evergreen shrubs, woodland perennials, and contrasting foliage textures to create a layered planting with rhythm, depth, and lasting seasonal appeal.

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