1 Primula Oakleaf Blue Perennial Plant, Hardy Spring Flowering Garden Ready, 2 Litre Root-Ball

Bring a splash of rich blue colour to your garden in early spring with this charming Primula Oakleaf Blue. Part of the distinctive Oakleaf series, this perennial primula is celebrated for its uniquely lobed, oak-shaped foliage and clusters of vibrant blue flowers. Supplied as a garden-ready plant in a 2 litre root-ball, it is well-established and ready to plant straight into borders, containers, or woodland-style garden settings.

Primula Oakleaf Blue is a reliable, low-maintenance perennial that returns year after year, providing a welcome burst of colour when the rest of the garden is just waking up. The attractive, deeply lobed leaves add textural interest even when the plant is not in flower, making it a valuable addition to shaded borders and underplanting schemes.

Key Features:

• Hardy perennial – comes back year after year


• Distinctive oak-shaped foliage with vibrant blue spring flowers


• Supplied as a well-established, garden-ready plant in a 2 litre root-ball


• Ideal for borders, containers, rockeries, and woodland gardens


• Low maintenance and easy to grow


• Attractive to bees and other early-season pollinators

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Primula vulgaris 'Oakleaf Blue'


• Common Names: Primula, Oakleaf Primrose


• Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 15–20 cm × 20–30 cm


• Growth Habit: Low-Growing, Clump-Forming Perennial


• Perfect for: Borders, Containers, Rockeries, Woodland Gardens, Underplanting


• Flowering Time: Early to Mid Spring


• Flower Colour: Blue


• Planting Position: Partial Shade to Dappled Shade (tolerates some morning sun)


• Soil Requirements: Moist, Well-Drained, Humus-Rich Soil


• Attracts: Bees & Early-Season Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Semi-Evergreen, Deeply Lobed Oak-Shaped Green Leaves


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (suitable for UK gardens)

Planting & Care Tips:

• Plant in a sheltered spot with partial or dappled shade for best results.


• Enrich the planting area with organic matter or compost to retain moisture.


• Water regularly during dry spells, especially in the first growing season.


• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage a longer display.


• Divide established clumps every few years in autumn to maintain vigour.

Notes: This plant is supplied in the blue-flowering variety. Flower colour may vary slightly depending on growing conditions and soil pH.

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