Collection: Primrose Plants

Primroses are best planted in the autumn, from September to October, or in early spring, from March to April.

Primroses like to be in partial shade or full shade and in well draining soil. They’re great for the front of borders, under trees or in pots.

Primroses like to be in consistently moist soil. Water them regularly when they’re newly planted and during hot and dry periods, but avoid waterlogging.

Go easy on the fertiliser - primroses don’t necessarily need it but you can give them a feed once or twice during the growing season if they’re looking a bit tired. Avoid over feeding them though, as this can result in a lot of leggy growth as opposed to flowers.

Deadheading faded flowers helps to encourage continuous blooming - pinch them off at the base of the stem.

If your primroses become overcrowded after a few years, dividing them will give them an energy boost (and give you new plants!) Do this in autumn or early spring, by digging up the clump and separating it into several pieces, each with roots and shoots. Then you can replant them where you like.

Primroses can be grown indoors in pots - they’ll thrive near a window with indirect sunlight, with the soil kept consistently moist.

Primroses flower from late winter to early summer, depending on the variety and which area of the Uk you’re in.

Primroses are fully hardy in the UK, but you can provide some protection against severe frosts by mulching around the plants in autumn. Make sure the soil remains evenly moist but not waterlogged during the winter months.