Where to plant primula

Your primula / primroses will be happiest in shaded spots with rich, moist soil, so they’ll work well in lots of different outdoor spaces – from woodland gardens, to cottage gardens, to city & court

Companion plants for primula

You’ll need to pair your primula plants with other shade-loving plants that like growing in moist soil. Ferns, hostas and astilbes are perfect. For a joyful burst of springtime colour, plant your primula / primroses with daffodils, cyclamens and snowdrops.

You’ll need to water your primula plants regularly if your soil is prone to drying out. They’ll do well in moist soil, but be sure to water them if you have a particularly dry spell. Deadhead to keep your primula flowering for longer and then cut back the foliage in autumn to encourage fresh growth the next year. Take your time browsing our primula range – and when you’ve found what you’re looking for, order your J.Parker’s primula today.

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From tiny, dainty petals, to striking pom-pom blooms that stand loud & proud, the huge variety among primula species can make them look like completely different plants at first glance. You might also call them primroses.

Available from J.Parker’s in a wide range of colours and shades – from deep, rich crimsons, to soft pastels, to bright, vibrant pinks and blues – primula are a much-loved fragrant favourite for adding early-season colour to your garden.

At J.Parker’s, you’ll find primroses / primula plants in all shapes and sizes. Our RHS Award Winner Primula ‘Vialli’ produces sensational poker-like spikes of scarlet that open from the base into violet purple – great for borders or containers. And our Primula ‘Candelabra Mixed’ is a selection of cheerful pink, yellow and orange primula plants that grow their flowers in a tiered arrangement – just like a candelabra. These look beautiful in borders and rockeries.

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Where to plant primula

Your primula / primroses will be happiest in shaded spots with rich, moist soil, so they’ll work well in lots of different outdoor spaces – from woodland gardens, to cottage gardens, to city & court
Companion plants for primula

You’ll need to pair your primula plants with other shade-loving plants that like growing in moist soil. Ferns, hostas and astilbes are perfect. For a joyful burst of springtime colour, plant your primula / primroses with daffodils, cyclamens and snowdrops.
Growing primula

You’ll need to water your primula plants regularly if your soil is prone to drying out. They’ll do well in moist soil, but be sure to water them if you have a particularly dry spell. Deadhead to keep your primula flowering for longer and then cut back the foliage in autumn to encourage fresh growth the next year. Take your time browsing our primula range – and when you’ve found what you’re looking for, order your J.Parker’s primula today.