Rosebud primrose Collection - Primula acaulis

This Collection of Primula acaulis offers 5 varieties of primroses from the Rosebud F1 series, particularly early, with semi-double flowers that resemble just bloomed rose buds. These small biennial plants that flower in the heart of winter are precious for brightening up window sills, flower boxes, the edge of a path or the foreground of a flower bed.

The collection consists of:

1 plug plant of Primrose Rosebud F1 'Crocus Blue': flowers of a deep and rich indigo blue, approaching violet.

1 plug plant of Primrose Rosebud F1 'Light Yellow': pastel colour, light yellow.

1 plug plant of Primrose Rosebud F1 'Red Shades': strongly wavy corollas, with a rose red colour nuanced with coral.

1 plug plant of Primrose Rosebud F1 'Tutti Frutti': this variety has delightful soft pastel colours: a range of pink, salmon pink and tender yellow.

1 plug plant of Primrose Rosebud F1 'White': a pure white variation, offering a nice contrast with very dark green ornamental foliage.

Hybrid primroses (F1) are small short-lived perennials often grown as biennials. They like partial shade and soil rich in compost, remaining slightly moist. Plant them in pots and flower boxes or directly in the ground with a spacing of 20 cm. Plant them, if possible upon receipt, in September-October or March-April. If the planned location is not yet ready or the conditions are unfavourable for planting, you can let them grow on for 4 to 6 weeks.

In pots and flower boxes, use good potting soil for flowering plants (geranium type) enriched with clay and slow-release fertiliser, light and well-draining. The top of the plug should be level with the soil. Water generously at planting and during the following weeks, as plug plants can dry out quickly. However, be careful with excess water! Make sure to use containers with drainage holes and empty the saucer 10 minutes after watering. Remember to water even during winter if it doesn't rain or if the container is placed in a sheltered location. Do not water during freezing periods.

Very floriferous and fast-growing, primroses are hungry plants. As soon as growth resumes, and throughout the flowering period, provide a complete liquid fertiliser for flowering plants1 to 2 times a week with the watering water. Remove faded flowers to promote new blooms. Once the flowering is over, potted plants can be replanted in the garden in partial shade.

In the garden, primroses are planted at the front of slightly shaded flower beds, especially on the edge of a grove or along pathways. They combine well with spring bulbs such as crocuses, snowdrops, and daffodils. Plant your bulbs in small groups between the clumps of primroses. Primroses create charming compositions with pansies and violets.

Note: Attention, our young plug plants are products reserved for experienced gardeners: upon receipt, transplant them as soon as possible, in pots, flower boxes or directly in flower beds.