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PRIMROSE SEEDS



Primrose, Victorian Laced, Primula x polyantha, Perennial Shade Garden Seeds

PR06252 VICTORIAN LACED
Primrose Seeds

Primula x polyantha

A group of classic primroses, first introduced in the 1600s and they still manage to fascinate us hundreds of years later. Victorian Laced features masses of gorgeous red, maroon, purple, or brown-black flowers on 2-3 inch stems. They have prominent golden eyes and are elegantly edged in gold or silver-white. Longer-lived than modern hybrids, they can form showy mats of bloom up to 36 inches across.


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Primrose, Gold Lace, Primula x polyantha, Perennial Shade Garden Seeds

PR06299 GOLD LACE
Primrose Seeds

Primula x polyantha

Maroon flowers with prominent golden eyes, elegantly edged in gold. Colors are variable, beautiful, and unique. Longer-lived than modern hybrids, Gold Lace can form showy mats of bloom up to 36 inches across.


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Primrose, Crescendo Mix Primula polyantha, Perennial Shade Garden Seeds

PR00734 CRESCENDO MIX
Primrose Seeds

Primula x polyantha

A superb primrose, widely recognized as the best polyantha, Crescendo Mix grows to 8 inches tall and produces impressive large, full flower clusters in eye-catching shades of rose, blue, red, gold, pink, primrose and white. Excellent in containers or use to edge beds or paths. It even makes a charming winter houseplant. Likes part shade and moist soil. Perennial in zones 5-7, it is grown as a winter-spring annual in zones 7-10.


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Primrose, Double Mix Primula polyantha, Perennial Shade Garden Seeds

PR06250 DOUBLE MIX
Primrose Seeds

Primula x polyantha

Long-lasting, large semi-double and double flowers in shades of purple, pink, rose, white, yellow and violet on 8 inch plants. Prefers part shade and moist soil. Perennial in zones 5-7, it can be grown as a winter-spring annual in zones 7-10. Rare seed.


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DANOVA SERIES
English Primrose Seeds

Primula acaulis

Danovas are compact (6-9 inches tall) and easy to grow, tolerating more heat and drier soils than most other primroses. Their colorful 1.5 inch fragrant flowers are great additions to borders, rock gardens, woodland gardens or containers. A hardy biennial in zones 4-7, it is valued for winter-spring color in mild winter areas.




Primrose, Danova Growers Select Mix Primula aucalis, Perennial Shade Garden Seeds

PR09515 DANOVA GROWERS SELECT MIX
Primrose Seeds

There are 25+ colors in the Danova series and this excellent mix was selected by growers to provide a collection of the most exceptional Danova colors and with maximum uniformity in plant habit and flowering. Includes 13 colors from pastel shades and white to the deepest blues, yellows and reds.


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Primrose, Ronsdorf Hybrids Drumstick Primula denticulata, Perennial Shade Garden Seeds

PR00736 RONSDORF HYBRIDS DRUMSTICK
Primrose Seeds

Primula denticulata

The flowers are arranged in dense ball-shaped clusters atop 1 foot
stems. Colors include carmine-red, dark blue, lavender-blue, lilac and white. Blooms in very early spring and is at home in the border or in containers. Not for warm winter areas, it needs a good winter chill to perform its best. Winter hardy to zone 2.


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Primrose, Primula x pubescens, Perennial Shade Garden Seeds

PR06249 PRIMULA X PUBESCENS
Primrose Seeds

One of the oldest primrose species cultivated, it grows to 8 inches tall with leathery, paddle-shaped leaves and clusters of beautiful spring flowers in shades of white, yellow, red, pink and purple. Primula x pubescens looks terrific in part to light shade with dwarf columbines. Winter hardy to zone 5.


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Primrose, Primula Beesiana, Perennial Shade Garden Seeds

PR08240 PRIMULA BEESIANA
Primrose Seeds

Fragrant purple-red candelabras on 2 foot stems in spring or early summer. Provided part shade, rich soil, and constant moisture they are often long-lived. Winter hardy to zone 5.


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Primrose, Primula florindae, Perennial Shade Garden Seeds Primrose, Primula florindae, Perennial Shade Garden Seeds

PR08239 PRIMULA FLORINDAE
Primrose Seeds

Fragrant nutmeg scented lemon-yellow 1 inch flowers in pendulous clusters of 20 to 60 or more, on 3 foot stems in late spring and early summer. Long-lived where adapted, each plant can in time develop dozens of flowering stalks. Needs moisture and thrives next to rivers and lakes, or in a damp, low spot in the garden. Primula forindae is the largest and most fragrant primrose. Winter hardy to zone 3.


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 plants grow best in moist soil Primrose plant blooms are excellent cut flowersPrimula Illustration, 1868Primrose Illustration, 1873 plants grow and flower with in part sun plants grow and flower in full sunHow to grow Primroses, Primulas

How to Plant PRIMROSE Seeds

Sow seed in cell packs or flats, press into soil but do not cover. Needs light to germinate. Kept at 60-65° F., germination is in 21-30 days. Transplant into the garden 8-12 inches apart.

Comments: Part sun in most climates, full sun in coolest areas. Likes moist, rich, well-drained soil. Superb in containers. Taller varieties are excellent for cutting.

Primrose Illustration, 1867