Set of 3 or 6 Large Plants - Primrose Sweet 16, Ready to Plant in Your Garden, 1L Rootballs
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Product Description
Soft seasonal colour, compact structure, and dependable cold-weather performance make these premium 1-litre primroses an excellent choice for winter to early spring planting, offering strong garden presence and reliable longevity.
This primrose range produces open, rounded blooms held neatly above well-formed rosettes of rich green foliage, creating tidy, balanced plants with broad ornamental appeal. Flowering from autumn through winter and into early spring, the plants provide welcome colour and structure during the quietest months of the gardening year. Their naturally compact, clump-forming habit reaches approximately 15–20 cm in height and spread, making them well suited to containers, borders, beds, bedding displays, window boxes, and coordinated seasonal planting schemes where consistency and refinement are important.
All plants are supplied as large, garden-ready 1-litre nursery-grown specimens, cultivated in premium peat-free compost to encourage dense, fibrous root systems and confident establishment after planting. Delivered at the optimal stage of growth, plants may arrive in bud or already flowering, allowing for immediate visual impact and uninterrupted seasonal interest. Larger and more resilient than plug-grown or small-pot alternatives, these primroses establish quickly, perform reliably in cool conditions, and provide a valuable early source of nectar and pollen for bees and other beneficial insects when few other plants are in bloom.
Cultural Information:
- Common Names: Primrose, Primula
- Fully Grown Height & Spread: 15–20 cm × 15–20 cm
- Growth Habit: Compact, Clump-Forming Perennial
- Perfect for: Containers, Borders, Beds, Bedding Displays, Window Boxes & Seasonal Planting
- Flowering Time: Autumn through Early Spring
- Foliage: Dark Green Rosettes
- Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil Preference: Moist, Fertile, Well-Drained Soil
- Attracts: Bees & Early-Season Pollinators
- Hardiness: Fully Hardy in UK Conditions
- Maintenance Level: Very Low
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Delivery Information
DELIVERY INFORMATION
THIS IS A PRE-ORDER PRODUCT
DELIVERY TO UK
UK MAINLAND DELIVERY
- Delivered in 3-4 business days from dispatch
- Tracked delivery with DPD, APC or Royal Mail (depending on type of product)
- Pallet deliveries will be sent via Palletforce
SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS, UK ISLANDS, ISLE OF WIGHT, ISLE OF MAN, JERSEY, GUERNSEY
- Maximum order weight of 200kg
- Delivered in 3-7 days
- Tracked delivery with DPD, APC or Royal Mail (depending on type of product)
Basket Weight
Delivery Cost
Up to 20kg
£5.95
Plus each additional 20kg
£5.95 per 20kg
NORTHERN IRELAND
Please contact us to discuss phytosanitary restrictions and delivery options.
DELIVERY TO IRELAND, EU & EEA
We do not currently ship to the EU or EEA.
DELIVERY TO REST OF WORLD
We do not currently ship to the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or the Rest of the World.
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- 3 Plants
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What's the best compost for my flower bulbs?
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How can I prevent my bulbs from rotting and ensure they bloom again?
Bulbs rot in wet soil! You must have light, well-drained soil. Work compost or organic matter 8-12 inches deep into the planting bed to ensure rapid drainage and aeration.
Plant most bulbs in full sun or part sun for the long-term energy recharge.
What is the most critical step for getting flowers next year after the current blooms fade?
Do not cut the foliage (leaves) after the flower dies. The green leaves need approximately 8 weeks to yellow and brown naturally. This post-bloom period is when the bulb recharges its energy (carbohydrates) for next year’s flower. Cutting them early causes bloom failure!
How deep should I plant my bulbs?
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