About Primula glutinosa Wulfen
Primula glutinosa Wulfen is a deciduous herbaceous perennial that grows to around 10 cm in height. It blooms in early summer, producing clusters of purplish-blue flowers. Its leaves are smooth, lanceolate to wedge-shaped, and have a serrated margin. The plant has many glandular hairs, which gives it its common name, the sticky primrose. Primula glutinosa grows naturally in the Central and Eastern Alps, and is native to Austria, Bosnia, Italy, Switzerland and Slovenia. It prefers heavy acidic soils, and is most often found on cold north-facing mountain slopes where snow persists later into the season. This species commonly grows in species-poor habitats at altitudes between 2000 and 3100 meters above sea level. In cultivation, Primula glutinosa can be difficult to grow because it seldom produces flowers when cultivated. It requires cool, damp conditions in acidic soil, and cannot tolerate waterlogged soil or lime. It can be propagated by division, but is vulnerable to pests such as aphids.
