
The bold blooms of this upright and robust primula command attention in spring gardens with their plentiful white flowers with dramatic dark yellow centres. This evergreen perennial forms neat rosettes of dark green, oval leaves.
Living up to its name, Primula 'Showstopper White' provides a blousy, theatrical floral display that pairs perfectly with spring bulbs. Tough and weather resistant, these primroses thrive in borders or containers, lightly scenting the air and promising a hardy yet glamorous spring spectacle.
Living up to its name, Primula 'Showstopper White' provides a blousy, theatrical floral display that pairs perfectly with spring bulbs. Tough and weather resistant, these primroses thrive in borders or containers, lightly scenting the air and promising a hardy yet glamorous spring spectacle.
How to care for Primula Showstopper White:
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.
Divide large clumps in late spring or early summer after the plant has flowered, preferably during a wet spell.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.25m
Eventual spread:
0.3m
Position:
Light shade
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This perennial is semi-evergreen so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new growth appears again in spring.