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This variety produces rounded lilac flower heads that rise above neat green foliage in early spring. It offers soft colour and strong shape, making it ideal for damp borders and woodland style gardens. A dependable spring perennial that returns year after year.

Quick Facts

• Sunlight: Partial shade
• Soil: Moist but well drained soil
• Flowering time: March to April
• Height and spread: Around 30–40cm tall and 30cm wide
• Hardiness: Fully hardy perennial
• Wildlife: Attracts early pollinators

This perennial is herbaceous, it dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring. Depending on the time of year you order, the plant may arrive looking different to our photos. Please plant as normal


Primula denticulata Lilac (Drumstick Primrose) 9cm/1.5L

Our plants can be planted all year round providing the ground isn't frozen or waterlogged at time of planting, for more info click here

Take advantage of our perennial special offer! Add 6 selected perennials to your basket and receive the cheapest one for free. Exclusions apply. Limited time only.

This variety produces rounded lilac flower heads that rise above neat green foliage in early spring. It offers soft colour and strong shape, making it ideal for damp borders and woodland style gardens. A dependable spring perennial that returns year after year.

Quick Facts

• Sunlight: Partial shade
• Soil: Moist but well drained soil
• Flowering time: March to April
• Height and spread: Around 30–40cm tall and 30cm wide
• Hardiness: Fully hardy perennial
• Wildlife: Attracts early pollinators

This perennial is herbaceous, it dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring. Depending on the time of year you order, the plant may arrive looking different to our photos. Please plant as normal


Common Questions

• Is this the same as the white form?
Yes, but with lilac coloured flowers.

• Can it be grown in groups?
Yes, it looks best planted in drifts.

• Does it spread quickly?
No, it forms tidy clumps.

Planting Ideas

Works well with Brunnera, Ferns and early bulbs.

More Information

Plant in partial shade in moist but well drained soil.
Water during dry spells in spring.
Remove spent flower heads once finished.

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35cm x 20cm
Full sun
Moist, fertile soil
Fully hardy

Quick Facts

Sunlight:

Part shade

Soil:

Moist but well drained soil, Well drained soil

Flowering time:

Spring flowering

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95% of the plants we have in stock on our website can be planted 365 days a year providing the ground is not frozen or waterlogged at time of planting.

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