This rhizomatous perennial has upright basal leaves that form a rosette. The spoon-shaped mid-green leaves are toothed and the pink, purple or lilac trumpet-shaped flowers appear in spherical heads above the foliage from mid-spring to summer. 

Hardiness zones 6 to 9 

Primula denticulata is naturally found from Afghanistan to south-east Tibet and China growing in the alpine regions of the Himalayas. It prefers a well drained organic rich moist fertile soil in an open sunny position and is very frost hardy.

The Drumstick Primula is grown for its flowers and is planted in parks and gardens along front borders, rockeries or used in bedding displays. It is suitable for coastal and low alpine regions establishing in one season. It is also planted in patio pots or planter boxes for colour and can be used in floral arrangements. ID 3035

Primula (PREEM-ew-la)  denticulata (den-TIK-yoo-LAH-tah)

Primulaceae (PRIM-ew-LAY-see-ee)
Primroses