Primroses (Primula) are cheerful spring-flowering perennials that bring bright splashes of colour to the garden from February to May. Their vibrant blooms appear in a rainbow of shades — from soft pastels to vivid yellows, pinks, blues, and reds — providing early nectar for bees and a welcome lift after winter. Compact and low-growing, Primroses are perfect for brightening borders, containers, window boxes, and woodland edges.
These hardy, easy-to-grow plants thrive in moist, well-drained soil and partial shade, making them ideal companions for Hellebores, Pulmonaria, and Snowdrops. Once planted, they return each year, often self-seeding gently to create natural drifts of colour.
Popular varieties include Primula vulgaris (the classic native Primrose) and Primula acaulis hybrids, loved for their long flowering season and compact habit. Whether planted in pots or borders, Primroses add charm, colour, and life to every spring garden.
