Primrose Plants
The modest primrose has had something of a reboot lately, with plant growers creating dozens of eye-catching colour combinations and patterns – stripes, frills and bicolours – to bring a new lease of life to this perennial winter favourite. Prefer the natural look? Native cowslips and wild primroses (Oberon’s oxlips from A Midsummer Night’s Dream) exude timeless beauty and wildlife appeal. Grown sustainably in the Herefordshire Hills by our grower, Jack, our primrose plants are hardy, healthy and anything but humble.
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Meet Jack
Perennials born in Herefordshire, blooming in your garden
Our perennials start life in the rolling Herefordshire hills, where Jack and his team trial over 250 new varieties each year to bring you the best performing and most sustainable plants in the UK. With over forty years of excellence, it’s no surprise that they’ve won the HTA Plant Grower of the Year award two years running.
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Primrose FAQs
When is the best time to plant primroses in the UK?
Primroses are best planted in the autumn, from September to October, or in early spring, from March to April.
Where should I plant primroses?
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.
How often should I water primroses?
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.
Do primroses need fertiliser?
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.
How do I deadhead primroses?
Deadheading faded flowers helps to encourage continuous blooming - pinch them off at the base of the stem.
Do primroses need to be divided?
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.
Can I grow primroses indoors?
Primroses can be grown indoors in pots - they’ll thrive near a window with indirect sunlight, with the soil kept consistently moist.
When do primroses bloom?
Primroses flower from late winter to early summer, depending on the variety and which area of the Uk you’re in.
How do I care for primroses in winter?
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.
