Product Description
Showy mounds of deep green foliage come alive with masses of dazzling red, pink, purple, yellow or white flowers from early spring to early summer. Hardy and carefree. Grows 8-12" tall and spreads 10-12" wide. Captivating in borders, beds, rock gardens or planters in full to partial shade. Zones 3-8. Primula x polyanthus (Elite Hybrids) Deer tend to avoid.
Product Details
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Botanical Name:
Primula polyanthus Elite Hybrids
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Form:
Perennial
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Sun Exposure:
Partial Shade, Full Shade
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Height/Habit:
8 - 12 inches
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Spread:
10 - 12 inches
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Spacing:
10 - 12 inches
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Hardiness Zone:
3-8
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Flowering Date:
Early spring to early summer
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Planting Instructions:
Set at same depth as it is growing in the container. Firm soil and water thoroughly.
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Winter Care:
A light winter mulch is recommended to prevent frost heaving during the first 1-2 winters.
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Shipped:
2" POT
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Growth Rate:
Moderate
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Shipping Season:
Fall
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Flower Form:
2 1/2 - 3" flowers form terminal clusters 6-8" across with a yellow center.
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Foliage Type:
Forms basal rosettes of oval to lance-shaped leaves that are medium green.
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Pruning:
Not necessary
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Soil Requirement:
Deep rich, humus-enriched soil that is moisture retentive
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Additional Information:
If planted in too dense of shade, will not flower properly.
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Restricted States:
AE AK GU HI PR
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Shipping
When will my order ship?
Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:
| 2019 Fall Shipping Schedule |
| Zone |
Bulbs, Perennials & Potted Plants |
| 1A-4B |
9/9/19 - 11/15/19 |
| 5A |
9/9/19 - 11/15/19 |
| 5B |
9/9/19 - 11/15/19 |
| 6A & 6B |
9/9/19 - 11/15/19 |
| 7A |
9/9/19 - 11/15/19 |
| 7B |
9/9/19 - 11/15/19 |
| 8A & 8B |
9/9/19 - 11/15/19 |
| 9A-10B |
9/9/19 - 11/15/19 |
| Last Order Date |
Zones 1-10: 11/11/19 |
Planting Success: Step by Step
