Primula Oxlip Mixed Seeds

Primula Oxlip (Primula elatior) is a charming, early-flowering perennial producing clusters of delicate, cup-shaped blooms in a delightful mix of soft pastels, including yellow, pink, and lilac.

 

With its semi-evergreen foliage and compact growth, this cottage garden favourite adds a touch of springtime elegance to borders, woodland gardens, and shaded rockeries.

 

A pollinator-friendly plant, it attracts bees and butterflies, making it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.

 

Thriving in moist, well-drained soil, it prefers partially shaded areas, making it perfect for planting under trees or alongside ponds and streams.

 

Seed Qty: Approx. 0.3 grams

 

Sow: June – September

Germination: 14 – 30 days

Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH

Height: 20 – 30 cm

Flowering: March – May

Companion Plants: Forget-Me-Nots, Viola, Hellebores

Avoid Planting With: Dry, drought-prone plants

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Sow seeds indoors from June to September for flowering the following spring. Fill trays or pots with fine, moist compost and scatter seeds on the surface do not cover, as light aids germination. Maintain a cool temperature of 15-18°C and keep soil damp but not waterlogged. Germination can be slow and variable.

 

Once seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into individual pots and grow them on in a cool, shaded area. Harden off before planting outdoors in autumn, spacing 20-25 cm apart in a partially shaded location with moist, humus-rich soil.

 

 

Primula Oxlip Mixed will bring a soft, nostalgic beauty to spring displays, returning year after year with its delicate and cheerful blooms.

 

 

 

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