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Primula vulgaris Belarina Purple Dawn- English Primrose

Primula vulgaris Belarina Purple Dawn
Primrose, English Primrose, Common Primrose

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An excellent perennial primrose that produces mini-rose shaped flowers, double, with purple petals speckled with white, gathered in large clusters. Belarina Purple Dawn forms a small clump of tightly packed leaves and blooms for a long time in spring.
Flower size
4 cm
Height at maturity
15 cm
Spread at maturity
25 cm
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time September to October
Recommended planting time September to November
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Flowering time January to April
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Description

The 'Belarina Purple Dawn' double Primrose has  mini-rose shaped, double, brightly coloured flowers, with purple petals speckled with white. They bloom in generous clusters on dense and compact foliage that often persists in winter. These lovely double Belarina primroses, which are very perennial, excel in pots, flower beds, and borders. Offering a multitude of colours and a burst of optimism at the end of winter, they even grow in shade and flower for a long time.

Primula vulgaris (acaulis) Belarina Purple Dawn is a herbaceous perennial plant in the primula family, derived from the common primrose commonly found in meadows and woodlands. It is part of a series of recent cultivars that stand out for their double corollas, vibrant colours, and extended flowering period. They are floriferous and hardy plants that form pretty, dense clumps of foliage, reaching heights of 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8in) and widths of 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12in). They develop rosettes of textured and veined leaves, which remain evergreen in winter. 'Belarina Purple Dawn' produces flowers measuring 3 to 4 cm (1 to 2in) in diameter, appearing for 4 to 5 weeks. They are very double, numerous, and arranged in perfect clusters. They are beautiful, but also slightly fragrant, and carried by short villous peduncles surrounded by lush foliage.

Garden primroses are perennial plants grown as biennials. Perfect for pots, flower beds, and borders, and even growing in shade in fertile and moist soil, they deserve a place in all gardens and on all balconies. They announce and precede the return of spring alongside botanical tulipspansies, horned violets, and forget-me-nots. They are ideal under deciduous trees, in rockeries, and lawns, and they mingle with snowdrops and violets. The leaves and flowers are edible and can be consumed raw or cooked.

Note: Please be aware that our plug plants are professional products intended for experienced gardeners: upon receipt, transplant them as soon as possible into pots, flower beds, or directly into borders.

Flowering

Flower colour purple
Flowering time January to April
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 4 cm
Fragrance slightly scented, Sweet, smooth.

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 15 cm
Spread at maturity 25 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Primula

Species

vulgaris

Cultivar

Belarina Purple Dawn

Family

Primulaceae

Other common names

Primrose, English Primrose, Common Primrose

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

'Belarina Purple Dawn' double primrose plug plants can be planted in containers and flower beds, or directly in well-prepared and enriched soil. Plant them as soon as possible, preferably in September-October. If the intended location is not yet ready or the conditions are unfavorable for planting, you can let them grow in pots for 4 to 6 weeks.

In containers and flower beds, use a good potting compost for flowering plants (such as geranium potting soil) enriched with clay and slow-release fertiliser, lightweight and well-draining. The top of the plug plant should be level with the soil. Water generously at planting and in the following weeks, as the plug plants can dry out quickly. However, be careful not to overwater! Make sure to use containers with drainage holes and empty the saucer 10 minutes after watering. Remember to water even during winter if there is no rain or if the container is placed in a sheltered location. Do not water during freezing periods.

Very floriferous and fast-growing, the perennial 'Belarina' primroses are hungry plants. As soon as growth resumes, in late February or early March, and throughout the flowering period, apply a liquid fertilizer for flowering plants containing iron and trace elements 1 to 2 times a week when watering the plants. Remove faded flowers to encourage new blooms. Once the flowering is over, the plants in containers can be replanted in partially shaded areas in the garden.

Planting period

Best planting time September to October
Recommended planting time September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 6 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Humus-rich, fertile

Care

Pruning instructions To prolong the flowering, you can regularly remove the faded flowers.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to March
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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