Primula Chionantha Sino Purpurea

This is the extremely beautiful mauve form of this plant and one of the finest alpine primulas, whorls of farinose, fragrant, waxy flowers are arranged in layers from the top of the stems, and these open in succession as the stem elongates upwards. The strong basal rosette is formed from long, smooth, farinose grey leaves. An elegant and lovely plant in a shaded rock garden or peat bed.