Primrose Autumn Bedding plant, Pack of 6
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£6.50
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Product information
Primroses are part and parcel of everyone's garden that will brighten up even the dullest day. They are so full of life and colour, hardy and will produce a profusion of blooms from late Autumn to Spring. Perfect for the UK's somewhat unpredictable climate.
- Location - Ideal for flower borders & beds, low maintenance banks & slopes, cottage & informal gardens, wildflower meadows & wildlife gardens
- Planting season - September-November
- Flowering period - September-March
- Instructions for planting - Plant in a hole deep enough to accommodate the teabag. Thrives in well drained soil. Think about adding some soil improver whilst planting to give your plant the best start
- After planting care instructions - Keep well watered until established - during the winter, avoid over-watering and don't allow water to sit in the crown as this may cause the plants to rot in cold conditions. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers. Established or overcrowded clumps of primroses can be divided in late autumn and early spring
- Soil pH - Acid to neutral
- H6 - Hardy in all of UK & northern Europe (-20 to -15°C)
Features and benefits
- Grown in the UK
- Please note your plants will be chosen for you from the following; Appleblossom, Blue Bicolour, Red, White, Yellow, Pink, Cream, Carmine Bi-colour
Specifications
Variety | Primrose |
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Latin name | Primula vulgaris |
Flower colour | Appleblossom, blue bicolour, red, white, yellow, pink, cream and carmine bicolour |
Scented | Unscented |
Flowering period | September-March |
Planting period | September-November |
Life span | Annual |
Plant position | Sunny, sheltered areas |
Planting distance | 250mm |
Soil type | Clay, loam or sand |
Soil moisture | Well drained |
Soil pH | Acid to neutral |
Maintenance required | Low |
Plant hardiness type | Frost hardy |
Hardiness | H6 - Hardy in all of UK & northern Europe (-20 to -15°C) |
Product code | 3663602773047 |