Polyanthus 'Piano Mix' (Primula x polyantha) – Hardy Winter & Spring Bedding (12 Plants in 2 x 6-Cell Trays)

Polyanthus 'Piano Mix' brings cheerful, jewel-toned colour to the garden from autumn into spring, with rich, velvety flowers in a blend of deep reds, purples, blues, yellows and creams. Each bloom has a contrasting bright eye that adds real impact through the cooler months.

These compact, mounding plants flower reliably through the cooler seasons, which makes them one of the most versatile and long-lasting choices for seasonal bedding and container displays. They are hardy and frost-tolerant, so they cope with British weather and keep flowering. They also attract bees and early-season pollinators.

You receive 12 plants growing in 2 plastic 6-cell trays, one plant to a cell, ready to plant straight into borders, patio pots, window boxes and other containers. They like a cool, sheltered spot in partial shade to full sun, in moist, humus-rich soil that does not dry out. Water regularly in dry spells and deadhead spent flowers to keep them blooming.

Like all primulas, polyanthus can cause stomach upset if eaten and skin irritation in some people, so wash your hands after handling.

Cultural Information

• Common Name: Polyanthus, Garden Primrose
• Botanical Name: Primula x polyantha
• Fully Grown Height and Spread: Approx. 20-30cm tall and 20-30cm wide (variety dependent)
• Growth Habit: Compact, low-growing, mounding rosette
• Perfect For: Borders, containers, window boxes, patio pots, rockeries and cottage gardens
• Foliage: Deep green, crinkled, oval leaves forming a neat rosette
• Flowering Time: Autumn through to late spring
• Flower Colour: Mixed jewel tones with bright contrasting eyes
• Planting Position: Partial shade to full sun, in a cool, sheltered spot
• Soil Type: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil
• Hardiness: Fully hardy across Britain
• Maintenance: Low. Water in dry spells and deadhead regularly
• Seasonal Interest: Autumn, winter and spring
• Type: Hardy bedding plant, usually grown as a biennial