Primula ‘Pollyanna Fresh Lemon’
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Location: 9985: NB L2
£4.99
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| 1.5 Lt | £ 4.99 | 37 |
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Description
Primula ‘Pollyanna Fresh Lemon’
Primula ‘Pollyanna Fresh Lemon’ is a vibrant, early-flowering perennial that brings cheerful golden-yellow blooms to the spring garden. This compact polyanthus typically reaches heights of 10-15cm with a similar spread, making it ideal for containers, window boxes, and front-of-border planting. The fully double bright yellow flowers appear in profusion above rosettes of fresh green, textured foliage from late winter through to mid-spring.
Culturally, this primula thrives in partial shade to full sun in cooler climates, preferring moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil. It requires consistent moisture, particularly during dry spells, but dislikes waterlogged conditions. Hardy to temperatures down to -15°C, it’s suitable for growing throughout the UK. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in early spring to encourage abundant flowering. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to prolong the flowering period. Divide congested clumps every 2-3 years after flowering to maintain vigour.
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About the Family
The genus Primula is one of the most beloved and diverse groups of hardy perennials, famed for their vibrant spring flowers and adaptability to a wide range of garden settings. With over 400 species distributed across the Northern Hemisphere, particularly in the Himalayas and China, primulas bring cheer to the garden just as winter fades. They are especially prized for their rosettes of soft green leaves and clusters of delicate, five-petalled flowers that bloom in an array of colours — from bright yellows and pinks to deep purples, reds, and blues.
Popular garden forms include Primula vulgaris (the native primrose), Primula veris (cowslip), Primula denticulata (drumstick primrose), and Primula japonica (candelabra primrose). Each group has its own charm: drumstick primroses produce spherical blooms on sturdy stems, while candelabra types bear tiered whorls of flowers that thrive beside streams and ponds.
Most primulas prefer cool, moist, humus-rich soil and partial shade, making them ideal for woodland gardens, damp borders, and the edges of water features. Their early and often prolonged flowering period provides vital nectar for pollinators emerging in spring. Easy to grow, colourful, and endlessly varied, primulas are indispensable plants, bringing life, texture, and optimism to spring gardens of all styles.
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