Bouquet Perfect™ 'Blue Ripples' Primrose (Primula)
Perennial
- Cheery blue flowers form a perfect bouquet!
- Sterile flowers bloom for longer.
- Blooms in late winter/early spring.
- Great for container gardening.
- Zones 4-8, shade to part sun, 8" tall x 12" wide at maturity.
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Description
Primroses are an old-fashioned (yet classic) perennial for the garden. Tidy green leaves are smothered with an abundance of ruffled blooms in early spring, while the rest of the landscape is typically dull and dormant. The key to healthy plants: keep your soil moist. With shallow roots, primroses prefer wet or even boggy areas, so don't skimp on watering. They grow well in the shade, but do also enjoy early morning sun to produce the most blooms. Hot climates may find them entering dormancy in the heat of the summer, but don't fret; they'll be back for more each year.
Details
Patent #: PPAF
Common name: Primrose
Zone: 4 - 8
Sun exposure: Part sun to shade
Height x width: 5-8" x 10-12"
Flower color: Blue
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Late Winter/Early Spring
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Proven Winners, Rare & unusual, rabbit resistant, heat tolerant, ground covers, deer resistant, container plants, cold tolerant, best for beginners
Uses: Container gardening, cottage gardening, edging, ground cover, massing, ornamental, woodland
How to Grow
Light: Partial sun to shade -- Primula will benefit from dappled sun exposure; afternoon shade is imperative in hot summers.
Water: Plants will go dormant in hot, dry summer weather unless they are kept well-watered. Mulching will help the soil retain moisture.
Spacing: 12 inches
Fertilizing: apply a granular garden fertilizer in early spring if desired.
Winterizing: A good 2-3" layer of shredded bark is recommended. Check plants in late winter and remove any ice or snow lingering in the rosette to minimize risk of rot.
Maintenance & Pruning: These also make excellent container plants - grow in a pot or window box during the spring and then plant in the garden when you turn your containers over to summer annuals.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.