Primula acaulis Mandarin (Queen Series)
primrose
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This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
- Position: Full sun or partial shade
- Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: Average
- Flowering period: February to April
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
Wonderful, double-ruffled blooms in shades of dusky to salmon pink, to soft apricot and pale yellow, ‘Mandarin’ is a peachy-perfect Primula, with long-lasting flowers, ideal for indoor or outdoor potted display.
Plant out in a partially shaded and sheltered position, adding plenty of leaf mould and compost to the planting hole and backfill. Water well until established. Divide large clumps in late spring or early summer after the plant has flowered, preferably during a wet spell.