{"product_id":"col-1l-pol-que-lil-pic","title":"Set of 3 or 6 Primrose Queen Lilac Picotee Plants, Hardy Perennial, Spring \u0026 Autumn Flowering, Outdoor Garden Ready, 1 Litre Root-Ball","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring a delicate charm to your garden with the Primrose Queen Lilac Picotee. Part of the popular Primula 'Queen' series, this variety produces an abundance of soft lilac blooms, each petal beautifully edged with a deeper lilac-purple picotee margin that adds elegance and depth. Flowering prolifically in both spring and autumn, these compact, rosette-forming perennials are ideal for brightening up borders, containers, and woodland-style plantings during the cooler months of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis hardy herbaceous perennial is well suited to the UK climate and will return year after year with minimal fuss. The neat, low-growing habit makes it a versatile choice for the front of borders, underplanting beneath shrubs and trees, or adding seasonal colour to patio containers and window boxes. The flowers are a welcome early source of nectar for bees and other pollinators emerging in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive 3 or 6 established Primrose Queen Lilac Picotee plants, each supplied in a 1 litre root-ball, ready for planting out or potting on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in moisture-retentive but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. A position in partial shade is ideal, though these primroses will also tolerate full sun provided the soil does not dry out. Space plants approximately 20–25 cm apart. Water regularly during dry spells, particularly in spring and autumn when the plants are actively flowering. Remove spent flower heads to encourage further blooms throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primula vulgaris 'Queen Lilac Picotee'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primrose, Queen Lilac Picotee Primrose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 cm × 20–30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, Rosette-Forming Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders, Containers, Window Boxes, Bedding, Woodland Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring (February–May) and Autumn (September–November)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft Lilac with Deeper Lilac-Purple Picotee Edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial Shade to Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moisture-Retentive, Well-Drained, Humus-Rich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and Other Early Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Evergreen, Textured Mid-Green Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for the Lilac Picotee colour variety, featuring soft lilac petals with a distinctive deeper purple picotee margin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verdant Living","offers":[{"title":"3 Plants","offer_id":50025813344476,"sku":"COL-1L-POL-QUE-LIL-PICX3","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 Plants","offer_id":50025813377244,"sku":"COL-1L-POL-QUE-LIL-PICX6","price":30.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/file_5e91c0e7-a5eb-4098-a3e4-0c10facaedc1.png?v=1776387715","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-1l-pol-que-lil-pic","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}