Primula Tinkerbell - English Primrose

The 'Tinkerbell' Primrose, known by its Latin name Primula acaulis is a delightful variety with delicate pink flowers. From the end of winter, it unfolds well-opened flowers in a bright pink colour, beautifully bordered by a darker pink around a small bright yellow heart. The plant is not very tall and forms a rosette of dark green oval foliage. Plant it at the edge of a flower bed, along a pathway, or in a planter on the balcony, ideally in partial shade, in a soil that retains moisture.

The 'Tinkerbell' Primula is a herbaceous perennial plant from the primrose family, derived from Primula vulgaris or Primula acaulis that can be found in meadows and woodland. It is a floriferous plant that forms a beautiful clump of lush foliage in a few months, reaching a height of 15 to 20 cm and a width of 20 to 30 cm. It develops evergreen rosettes of spatulate, wavy and veined leaves, in a rich and dark green colour. 'Tinkerbells' produces well-opened flowers, just above the foliage, starting from February.

The 'Tinkerbell' primrose is easy to grow and brings a touch of colour even during the greyest winters, heralding the arrival of spring. It can be placed in flower bed borders, in the shade of shrubs, or in planters on a balcony. This variety harmoniously blends with other early primroses, as well as with violets and late winter bulbs such as crocuses, snowdrops, and daffodils. Its edible leaves and flowers offer possibilities for culinary use, whether raw or cooked.

Benefits: they are the same as those of the common primrose and the cowslip: the flowers have soothing and calming properties, they are used in expectorant preparations. The leaves help prevent bruising, and the entire plant (especially the root) has analgesic, antispasmodic, diuretic, and expectorant properties.