Primula Francisca (Polyanthus Primrose)

Vigorous, award-winning Primula 'Francisca' (Polyanthus Primrose) is a semi-evergreen perennial producing umbels of large, flat, slightly ruffled, pale jade green flowers, 2.5 in. (4 cm), adorned with a star-shaped, yellow heart. It blooms far longer than most primroses, from early spring to mid-summer, and remains attractive for many weeks or even months. Easy to grow, this unusual primrose looks terrific in the garden or containers. A real conversation piece! Excellent cut flowers with a long vase life (up to 3 weeks).

• Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
• Grows up to 6-8 in. tall and wide (15-20 cm).
• A part shade lover, it is best grown in humus-rich, moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soils. Do not allow the soil to dry out in hot weather.
• A versatile primrose that can be used in beds and borders, in cottage gardens, city gardens, or in containers. Perfect for edging and underplanting shrubs and roses.
• Deadhead after flowering. Watch out for pests such as aphids, leafhoppers, vine weevil, slugs, and glasshouse red spider mites. May be subject to gray molds.
• Propagate by seed sown in spring