Primula vulgaris Cherryblossom F1 - English Primrose
Primula vulgaris Cherryblossom F1 - English Primrose
Primula vulgaris Cherryblossom
Primrose, Common Primrose, English Primrose
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Description
Primula Ringostar F1 Cherryblossom is a primrose whose compact rosette is covered in light pink flowers ringed with cherry red around a yellow eye. This charming flowering extends from late winter to early spring. Place it in a window box, near an entrance, a pathway or a window, as its almost stemless flowers are best admired up close.
This small herbaceous perennial belongs to the Primulaceae family. It is a horticultural selection derived from Primula vulgaris, the common primrose, stemless primrose, or large-flowered primrose. The wild species grows from Europe to the western Caucasus and Lebanon; in the wild, it is found in light woodlands, among grass on banks and in damp meadows.
Ringostar F1 is a series of stemless primroses with semi-early flowering, selected for growing in small pots and for its flowers with a contrasting central ring. In practice, it is often grown as a biennial or seasonal plant, especially in window boxes: planted in autumn or late winter for late winter-spring flowering, then replaced after flowering if the clump exhausts itself. The 'Cherryblossom' cultivar has light pink petals with a fresh wash, highlighted by a cherry-red ring around a yellow throat. The plant forms a low cushion of 10 to 20cm in height when in flower and spreads 20 to 30cm. It is longer-lasting in humus-bearing soil that does not dry out too much in summer. The leaves are in a rosette; they are obovate to spatulate, crinkled, ribbed, crinkled on the edges, medium to dark green. The foliage persists if the winter is not too cold, then tends to disappear after flowering or under the effect of summer heat. The 3-4cm in diameter flowers open in small tight clusters on short peduncles. Each flat corolla shows five rounded lobes, a yellow central tube and a very visible cherry-pink ring. Flowering can begin in January under cover or in mild climates, continuing in February, March and April depending on weather conditions.
Plant this primrose at the edge of a flower bed, at the foot of a deciduous hedge or in a wide bowl placed near the door. In open ground, plant it in groups of five to seven. Pair it with the double primrose Rubens Antique Rose F1, Cyclamen coum 'Blanc' and Pulmonaria ‘Shrimps on the Barbie’, which flowers in pink tones from March to June. Slip a few white daffodils ‘Toto’ between the other plants to rise above the primroses without smothering them.
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Botanical data
Primula
vulgaris
Cherryblossom
Primulaceae
Primrose, Common Primrose, English Primrose
Primula vulgaris Ringostar F1 Cherryblossom, Primula acaulis Ringostar F1 Cherryblossom
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant Ringostar Cherryblossom primroses in containers and window boxes or directly into open ground in finely prepared, enriched soil. Plant them as soon as possible after receipt, ideally in September-October or March-April. If the intended spot is not yet ready or conditions are unfavourable for planting, you can grow them on in pots for 4 to 6 weeks.
For containers and window boxes, use a good-quality potting compost for flowering plants (such as geranium compost), enriched with clay and slow-release fertiliser, light and free-draining. The top of the root ball should be level with the compost. Water generously at planting time and during the following weeks, as plug plants can dry out quickly. However, be careful not to overwater! Ensure containers have drainage holes and empty the saucer 10 minutes after watering. Remember to water even in winter if there is no rain or if the container is placed in a spot sheltered from precipitation. Do not water during frosty periods.
Primroses are floriferous and fast-growing, hungry plants. As soon as growth resumes, from the end of February to the beginning of March, and throughout the flowering period, apply a liquid fertiliser for flowering plants containing iron and trace elements 1 to 2 times per week with the watering water. Remove spent flowers to encourage further flowering. Once flowering is finished, plants in containers can be replanted in the garden in partial shade.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.