Primrose F1 Starflame Mix

These large, single flowers of this Primula polyantha F1 'Starflame' are striking for their unique, fiery, attractive shades of colour combined in contrasting pairs. They bloom from February-March to May, in full sun or a bit later in partial shade. These abundantly flowering  biennials are easy to grow in moist, humus-rich soil.

The hybrid primroses of the 'Starflame' F1 Mix are biennial plants of the primrose family resulting from cross-breeding between the common primrose (Primula vulgaris) and the cowslip (Primula veris). This variety is an improvement of the 'Starfire' series, which has even more vibrant colours. The 'Starflame' primrose plants quickly form small compact clusters of 15 cm (5.9 in) in all directions. They develop rosettes of brilliant, bright green, ruffled and veined leaves. Between February and May, they produce bicoloured flowers, 5 to 6 cm (2 - 2.4 in) in diameter, combining two shades that always form a happy contrast: orange and yellow, pink and yellow, blue and white, or even purple and yellow. They are arranged in perfect clusters and borne on short hairy stalks surrounded by a collar of luxuriant foliage.

'Starflame' mixed primroses are versatile, reliable and really easy to grow.  They deserve a place in every garden and balcony. Colourful, lively, full of flowers and early, they herald the return of spring with a flourish. In borders or window boxes, these small plants are ideal companions for tulips, pansies, horned violets and forget-me-nots. They are perfect in borders and low beds under leafy canopies, in rockeries and lawns, among snowdrops and violets. The leaves and flowers are edible and can be eaten raw or cooked.

Properties:

They are the same as those of the cowslip or oxlip: the flowers are soothing and calming and can be used in expectorant preparations. The leaves help prevent bruising, and the whole plant (especially the root) has analgesic, anti-spasmodic, diuretic and expectorant properties.

Note: Please be aware that our young plant plugs are professional products reserved for experienced gardeners: upon receipt, transplant them as soon as possible, into containers, flowerpots, or directly into flowerbeds.