• 4 for 3

Primrose Vanilla Sky 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 Vanilla Sky are hardy, low-maintenance perennial bedding plants that can be grown outside. Their scientific name is Primula. This beautiful type makes delicate, creamy flowers with a soft pastel appeal that add a fresh, cheerful touch to the garden in the winter and early spring. These small plants grow to be about 15-20 cm tall and add colour that lasts a long time. They are great for brightening up borders and pots throughout the colder months.

  • Primrose Vanilla Sky comes as sturdy, ready-to-plant bedding plants that are perfect for flower gardens, edging, patio pots, and window boxes that need a quick boost. Their early flowers are an excellent source of nectar for bees and other pollinators when few other plants are in bloom. This makes them a great choice for gardens that are friendly to animals. Once they are established, they are reliable perennials that will come back year after year with little care.

  • Primroses do best in wet, well-drained soil that gets full sun to some shade. They look good in cottage gardens, spring bedding schemes, and alpine-style planting. When growing in pots, use a good quality multipurpose compost with grit or perlite added to help with drainage.

    • Plant genus Primula

    Common Name Primrose

    Plant type Alpine Plants, Bedding Plants

    Foliage type Deciduous, Perennial

    Hardiness Hardy

    Soil acidity Neutral

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

    Flower colour Cream

    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 sun or partial shade 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