• 4 for 3

Primrose Star Flame Violet Bedding Plants

Primula vulgaris

£13.99

size guide

The height of all of our plants is measured from the base of the pot.

Pot Size Pot Diameter Pot Height
6cm 6cm 5.5cm
9cm 9cm 8.5cm
1 Litre 13cm 11cm
2 Litre 17cm 13cm
3 Litre 19cm 15cm
4 Litre 20cm 17cm
5 Litre 23cm 19cm
7 Litre 25cm 20cm

Please note: the pot sizes listed below may vary due to the suppliers we use.

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  • Primrose Star Flame Violet, often called Primula, is a hardy, low-maintenance perennial bedding plant that may live outside. This beautiful cultivar has rich violet flowers with a star-like design that stand out. It adds vivid colour and personality to the garden in the winter and early spring. These plants are little and dependable. They grow to be about 15 to 20 cm tall and stay interesting all year, even in the coldest months in the UK.

  • Primrose Star Flame Violet comes as vigorous, ready-to-plant bedding plants that are great for bringing rapid colour to borders, edging, patio planters, and window boxes. When not many other plants are blooming, their early blossoms are a great source of nectar for bees and other pollinators. Once they are established, they are reliable perennials that will come back year after year with little work.

  • Primroses do best in moist, well-drained soil that gets full sun to light shade. They look great in cottage gardens, spring bedding displays, and rockery planting plans. Use a good multipurpose compost with extra grit or perlite for pots to make sure they drain well.

    • Plant genus Primula

    Common Name Primrose

    Plant type Bedding Plants

    Foliage type Deciduous, Perennial

    Hardiness Hardy

    Soil acidity Neutral

    Planting aspect North Facing, East Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun

    Flower colour Purple

    Leaf colour Green

    Growth Rate Moderate

    Edible Use No

    Planting Companion Hellebore, Ferns, Heuchera

    Light Required Partial Shade

    Watering Water deeply after planting and keep the root zone consistently moist while the rose establishes. Once established, water thoroughly during dry spells, directing water to the base rather than over the foliage. Container-grown roses dry out faster and should be checked regularly in warm weather.

    Best Growing Conditions Grow in partial shade to gentle sun in fertile, well-drained loam. Choose a position with good airflow and enough space for the plant to reach its mature size. Mulch after planting and keep the root zone free from prolonged waterlogging, particularly through winter.

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    Top tip

    Deadhead faded flowers through the season to keep the display tidy and encourage further blooms where the variety is repeat-flowering. Good drainage is especially important, so avoid leaving the roots sitting in persistently wet or compacted soil.

    Key Features

    Beginner Friendly

    Beginner Friendly

    Comes Back Each Year

    Comes Back Each Year

    Good For Containers

    Good For Containers

    Low Maintenance

    Low Maintenance

    Shade Tolerant

    Shade Tolerant

    Wildlife Friendly

    Wildlife Friendly

    Season of Interest

    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    Planting Flowering