English Primroses Collection
Sometimes the classics are the best
Grown by Jack
Hereford
6 Garden Ready Plants in 10.5cm Pots
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English Primroses Collection
- Attract wildlife and give your garden the natural look with these classic native primroses, both with the RHS Award of Garden Merit
- Your collection includes 3 x Wild Primrose (Primula vulgaris) and 3 x Cowslip (Primula veris) plants in garden-ready 10.5cm pots
- Fully hardy, easy care perennials that will stand the test of time (just ask Shakespeare - his plays are overrun with them)
- Flowers from January to May - see individual plant pages for more info and measurements
- Plant individually or in drifts to fill pots, soften paths, crowd around a pond or on a bank where the wild thyme blows...
What to expect
Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, English Primroses are excellent for pots and containers, bringing early colour to patios and balconies.
How big does it get?
English Primroses typically reach a height of 20 cm and a spread of 20 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
English Primroses do best in partial shade, where they are protected from the intense midday heat.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
English Primroses prefer a moisture-retentive, humus-rich soil that does not dry out completely.
How much watering does this plant need?
English Primroses need regular watering to ensure the soil remains consistently moist throughout the growing season.
Will this plant need pruning?
No, English Primroses do not need pruning.
How hardy is this plant?
The English Primroses Collection has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it can withstand temperatures from -10°C to -5°C and is hardy through most of the UK, apart from inland valleys, at altitude, and central or northerly locations.
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