Special strain provides color from early spring through early summer.
Mounds of deep green foliage come alive with masses of flowers in
shades of red, pink, purple, yellow or white. 8-12" tall, 10-12" spread.
Exceptionally hardy and carefree. Multiplies rapidly. Ships in 3" pots.
Primula x polyanthus Elite Hybrids
Zones: 3-8 Light: Partial to Full Shade Height: 6-12” Bloom Time: Early Spring
to Early Summer
Deer tend to avoid.
This item ships at the proper planting time for your region in both spring and fall.
If the current shipping season is closed, your order will ship at the proper time in the next season.
Product Details
Botanical Name: Primula x polyanthus Elite Hybrids
Form: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Shade/Partial Shade
Height/Habit: 6 - 12"
Spread: 10 - 12"
Spacing: 10 - 12"
Hardiness Zone: 3 - 8 (-30 degrees F)
Foliage Type: Forms basal rosettes of oval to lance shaped leaves that are medium green.
Flower Form: 2 1/2 - 3" flowers form terminal clusters 6-8" across with a yellow center.
Flower Color: Multiple colors that include red, pink, yellow, purple, white or orange.
Flowering Date: Early spring to early summer.
Planting Requirements: Set at same depth as it is growing in the container. Firm soil and water thoroughly.
Soil Requirements: Deep rich, humus enriched soil that is moisture retentive
Growth Rate: Moderate
Unique Characteristics: The large prolific clusters of blooms. One of the most colorful perennials for shady sites.
Pruning: Not necessary
Additional Information: If planted in too dense of shade will not flower properly.
These held very true to the description for us. Cute as can be, and make you smile knowing that spring must be here! By the way, ours are in sun and doing fine.
I had to wait to plant until the plants for the back of the bed arrived. Primroses did wonderful in their packaging for 9 days (wantered them of course). I bought them for their deer/rabbit resistance. They're in the ground and growing, but the bunnies are eating the leaves. No flowers yet, so we'll see how they do through the spring.
These plants are definitely hardy in zone 5. We had several nights below zero this winter and all three are growing. Two even have flowers. They seem to like my shady clay soil.
I purchased these last year in the spring for Zone 5. I was extremely hesitant because at first they didn't look so good. The spring came & they've more than doubled their size & the the blooms continuous & dense & gorgeous. My 3 yr old loves to pick them & they come right back. Ordering more.
living in a zone where spring and early summer can last for 4-5 months. The non persnicity primrose is a dream. They don't like direct sun, but love shade and alot of water. They need to remain very moist at all times. A high grade of soil will only pay off with beautiful blooms. Keep the frost off with night covers on the occastional cool night.Great for early spring indoor window sills. I line all my kitchen windows from March till May. Hardy and always a joy.
