{"product_id":"primrose-mixed-scented-primula-acaulis","title":"Primrose Mixed – Large-Flowered Scented Primrose","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrimrose Mixed (Primula acaulis) brings a cheerful burst of colour to the garden from late winter into spring, with large, gently scented flowers in a jewel-bright mix of shades above neat rosettes of crinkled green leaves. Supplied as a healthy, established plant in a 9cm pot, it is perfect for pots, window boxes, hanging baskets, borders and underplanting roses and shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, scented flowers in a vibrant mix of colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers from late winter through spring, when little else is in bloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact rosettes around 15–20cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy perennial that returns year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly nectar for bees emerging in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for containers, baskets, borders and underplanting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primula acaulis (Primula vulgaris hybrid)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primrose Mixed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade, or sun if kept moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moisture-retentive, humus-rich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed colours, late winter to spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScented:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy perennial in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 healthy, established mixed primrose plant in a 9cm pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown and packed with care in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease note: as a mixed variety grown from seed, colours are chosen at random and cannot be guaranteed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrightens dull winter and early spring days with big, colourful blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLovely planted in groups or as a colourful edging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect partner beneath roses and shrubs, which shade it through summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen do primroses flower?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey flower from late winter through spring, often starting as early as February in mild spells and continuing into May.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these primroses scented?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The large flowers have a gentle, sweet primrose fragrance, most noticeable when planted in groups or in pots near a doorway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere should I plant primroses?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrimroses prefer partial shade and moisture-retentive soil. They can grow in sun as long as they are kept well watered. They are perfect under roses and shrubs, in borders, pots, window boxes and hanging baskets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan primroses be planted under roses?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, they make an excellent underplanting. They flower while roses are still bare in spring, then enjoy the cool shade of the rose foliage through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo primroses come back every year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Primroses are hardy perennials. Remove faded flowers to extend blooming, and divide large clumps after flowering every few years to keep them vigorous.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I plant primroses?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAutumn is ideal, giving roots time to settle before spring flowering, but they can be planted any time the ground is not frozen or waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFolklore \u0026amp; Fascinating Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe name primrose comes from the Latin prima rosa, meaning \"first rose\" of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimrose flowers and young leaves are edible and were traditionally added to salads and spring dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn old herbals the primrose was valued as a gentle spring herb, and in folklore it was said to open the way to fairyland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Healing Herb Garden","offers":[{"title":"Large - 9cm Pot","offer_id":58422222389630,"sku":null,"price":5.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/6048\/7509\/files\/MixedPrimrosees.png?v=1794244465","url":"https:\/\/www.thehealingherbgarden.co.uk\/products\/primrose-mixed-scented-primula-acaulis","provider":"The Healing Herb Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}