It’s easy to love these gorgeous plants, and this can lead to an infatuation with show varieties – which although they are perfectly hardy, are virtually always grown under protection (to prevent rain washing the whitish meal off of the leaves or spoiling the flowers), and are often displayed in auricular ‘theatres’. Although they are often grown in pots, the border and double varieties will happily grow in the ground, as long as they have sufficient drainage and are in a cool, shady spot. ![]() Their beautiful flowers form either clustered above rosettes of lush foliage, which makes superb ground cover, or at the top of long, stalks – like high-rise primroses!Īuricula – available in alpine, border and double varieties, these seemingly delicate plants are in fact very hardy, being alpine in origin. ![]() Polyanthus – believed to be a cross between the wild primrose and the cowslip, polyanthus are characterised by their bright, blazing colours. Once established in beds, borders or containers, these easy to grow perennials will virtually look after themselves. They make excellent garden plants too, as do cultivated primrose varieties, which are available in bright, bold single or bicolours, and in double or rosebud types. Primrose – surely our most popular wild flower, the native wild primrose with its gorgeous yellow flowers and delicious scent can be found growing on shady banks, under hedgerows and in our woodlands. They take different forms – check out our guide below: We’re most often asked about the difference between primulas, polyanthus’, primroses and auriculas – and the answer is that primula is the genus to which the others belong. ![]() Whether they’re packed into patio pots, used to fill flower beds or naturalised under trees, they create wonderful displays, especially when combined with flowering bulbs and foliage plants. Available in a dazzling spectrum of colours, and a variety of genus which offer beautiful flowers from early Spring through to mid-Summer, it’s easy to see why these delightful plants have become a firm favourite.
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