Primula flowers come in shades of carmine, rose, pink, mauve, purple and white.  They grow on long stems in attractive, umbrella-like tiers. Leaves are pretty and grow in rosettes at the base of the plant.

 

Lots-a-Colour Varieties

Primula malacoides	Marvel series	Compact plants with dense clusters of flowers just above the foliage. Greenhouse biennial Height: 20cm
Primula obconica	Libre F1 Series	Libre is bred to be mostly free of primin, the cause of skin irritation and rashes. Is early and has good basal branching. Produces strong, vibrant colours. Garden height 17-23cm

Height

See above.

Climate

Mountain climates are ideal; temperate to cold.

Planting & Cultivation Tips

Plant 20cm apart in semi-shade or full sun and moist, compost-rich soil.

Keep well watered and feed with liquid plant food when buds form.

Peak Flowering Time

Winter

Useful for

An excellent border or bedding plant and look best planted in clumps.  They also do well in pots and window boxes.  Ideal for the shady garden.