{"product_id":"col-6x10-5-pri-pur-flax1","title":"Primrose 'Purple Flame' (Primula vulgaris) – Hardy Spring Bedding Plant (12 x 10.5cm Pots)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple Flame primroses bring rich, velvety purple flowers with a bright yellow eye to the garden from late winter into spring. This is a classic primrose combination that gives bold, reliable colour when little else is flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrimula vulgaris is a compact, low-growing, rosette-forming plant with crinkled, mid-green leaves. It suits the front of a border, a rockery, a woodland corner, a window box or a patio pot. The early flowers are a useful source of nectar for bees and other pollinators. It is fully hardy in Britain and, although often bought as one season of spring colour, it is a true perennial that will return year after year if planted out in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou receive 12 plants, each in its own 10.5cm pot, well established and ready to plant straight into borders, beds or containers. Together they make an instant, matching display for filling gaps, edging a path or planting up seasonal pots. Plant in dappled shade or morning sun in moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil. Primroses will only take full sun where the soil stays moist. Space them about 20-25cm apart, water in well and keep the soil consistently moist. In containers, make sure the drainage is good.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUpkeep is light: deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers and water during dry spells. Primulas can cause stomach upset and skin irritation if eaten or handled, so wash your hands after planting.\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 15-20cm tall and 20-25cm wide (variety dependent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, low-growing, rosette-forming perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders, containers, window boxes, rockeries, woodland gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-green, crinkled, oval leaves forming a low basal rosette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late winter to spring (January to April)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep purple with a yellow eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade to full sun, with full sun only where the soil stays moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low. Deadhead spent blooms and water during dry spells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn, winter and spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy perennial \/ seasonal bedding plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Verdant Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68017369022684,"sku":"COL-6X10.5-PRI-PUR-FLAX1","price":26.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/1_54d5a087-0242-4b50-876f-bdc72e12d88e.png?v=1793633325","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-6x10-5-pri-pur-flax1","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}