Polyanthus Orange – Hardy Winter and Spring Bedding (Set of 3 or 6)

Polyanthus Orange carries its flowers in tight clusters on short upright stems, from late winter through spring when there is little else out.

It makes a neat, low rosette of glossy deep green leaves, roughly 15 to 25cm tall and 15 to 25cm across, with the flower heads held just above the foliage. Grow it in beds and borders, in patio pots, window boxes and winter baskets, in full sun or light shade, in soil that stays moist and does not dry out. It is fully hardy across Britain. Polyanthus is usually planted in autumn and treated as one season of colour, but it is a perennial and will often come back the following year.

Supplied as a 10.5cm pot grown plant, well rooted and often in bud or in flower on arrival, so it can go straight out. The early flowers are a genuinely useful source of nectar for bees and butterflies at a time of year when there is little else for them. Like all primulas it can cause stomach upset and skin irritation.

Cultural Information

• Common Name: Polyanthus
• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 15 to 25cm tall and 15 to 25cm across
• Growth Habit: Low growing, clump forming rosette
• Perfect For: Beds, borders, patio pots, window boxes and winter baskets
• Foliage: Glossy deep green
• Flowering Time: Late winter to spring
• Planting Position: Full sun or partial shade, and good in containers
• Soil Type: Moist, well drained soil that does not dry out
• Hardiness: Fully hardy
• Maintenance: Low. Remove faded flowers and keep the soil moist
• Seasonal Interest: Winter and spring
• Type: Hardy perennial, usually grown as winter and spring bedding