You may have to search a bit for this little spring beauty, which some have described as the perfect plant, but it will be well worth the effort. It is not commonly found in neighbourhood gardens but once you plant it, others will be emulating your style. Vitaliana is a one species genus in the Primula family, named after the Italian botanist Vonati Vitaliano and is native to the Alps and the Pyrenees .
An evergreen, tufted, mat forming alpine, it flowers early to late spring with a mass of bright yellow, tubular shaped, stemless, solitary flowers. The flowers are surrounded by rosettes of pointed, usually hairy, pale green leaves. This small plant (2-5cm high10-20cm wide) will be a cherished accessory in your rock garden.
Why is it the perfect plant? It’s easy to establish, it survives in temperatures as low as -45 C and easily tolerates hot, humid temperatures in the summer. This plant is not prone to disease or insects. The burst of colour and lovely fragrance appeal to the senses and signal to all that spring is finally here.
The Vitaliana primulaflora prefers moderately fertile, well drained soil in full sun.
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