Yup, they do great here. They bloom reliably even when it snows hard. If they get enough snowcover they will stay evergreen. They can also bloom twice if they're really happy.

Shade/partial shade is preferred. West is ideal. I wouldn't put them in anything that gives them south facing sun for a long time, I've vapourized primroses by doing that.

Thanks Shazam. Now I just need to find someone who sells them. That's probably going to be the hard part.

Did you have to mail order yours?

There are a fair selection of primroses that are hardy on the prairies. Another one you might consider and one of my favorite plants is primula cortusoides. It is very hardy, pretty and has a long season of bloom. Most of the better greenhouses carry a variety of primroses.

I just got mine at a garden centre, they're very popular, even Rona/HD carry them.

They also propagate very easily so see if you can get someone else's.

I have had the same P Aurcula for about 25 years and it is still going strong. Is in full sun most of the day and gets very little winter protection. Survives -35... -40 with no problem.