{"product_id":"col-6pk-pri-lux-redx1","title":"Primrose 'Luxor Red' (Primula acaulis) – Hardy Winter \u0026 Spring Bedding (12 Plants in 2 x 6-Cell Trays)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLuxor Red primroses bring rich, velvety colour to the garden or patio in the cooler months, with deep red flowers and a classic yellow eye. This is Primula acaulis (also known as Primula vulgaris), the garden primrose, and it flowers from late winter into mid-spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plants are compact and low-growing, forming a neat rosette of mid-green, crinkled, oval leaves. They are fully hardy, so they are a dependable choice for autumn and spring planting, and the flowers attract bees and other early-season pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou receive 12 plants growing in 2 plastic 6-cell bedding trays, one plant to a cell, ready to plant out into borders, beds, containers, hanging baskets or window boxes. They do best with morning sun and afternoon shade, in moist, fertile soil that drains freely. Full sun suits them only where the soil stays moist. Enrich the planting soil with well-rotted compost or leaf mould to hold moisture, and use a peat-free multi-purpose compost in containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly to keep the soil moist but never waterlogged, and feed every two weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser while they are flowering. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong the display. These are true perennials, so after flowering they can be planted out or divided to come back year after year. Primulas can cause stomach upset and skin irritation, so wash your hands after handling them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCultural Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primrose, Garden Primrose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primula vulgaris and Primula acaulis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 15-20cm tall and 20-25cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-growing, compact, rosette-forming perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders, containers, window boxes, hanging baskets, patio pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-green, crinkled, oval leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late winter to mid-spring (January to April)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep red with a yellow eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade, with moist soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained, fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low. Deadhead spent flowers and divide clumps every few years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter and spring colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy perennial, grown as bedding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Verdant Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68016909877468,"sku":"COL-6PK-PRI-LUX-REDX1","price":22.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/1_6d9acbf0-53dc-4999-8a16-39354314d287.png?v=1793630518","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-6pk-pri-lux-redx1","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}