Native
to the coniferous forests of Tibet and southwestern China, Primula ‘Salvana’ is
an enchanting perennial plant that features single, silvery stalks that hold
deep purple-blue flowers in pin cushion-like heads, which are dusted in
silver.
Forming a low rosette of powdery grey-green leaves, Salvana sends up
thick stems that rise taller than the leaves. It bears clusters of the violet
purple-blue flowers during late spring and early summer.
Planting Salvana by a moist rock garden, in light shade, or beside a
stream or pond, will add a vivid array of color to the area. Held in clusters
of ten to thirty, the flowers will make a lovely and unique addition to your
spring bouquets!
Salvana grows best in sheltered areas with full to partial sun and
clay-rich, fertile soil. Grow it as you would any other wild and beautiful
spring flower, naturalized in an informal garden setting; flourishes even in
heavy, boggy soil where many other plants won’t grow. Plants may be carefully
divided in early autumn every few years, if desired.
