10.5cm Primrose/Polyanthus

Enhance Your Garden with Primrose/Polyanthus

Discover the vibrant beauty and versatility of Primrose and Polyanthus, beloved flowering plants that add a splash of color and charm to any garden. With their cheerful blooms and easy-care nature, Primrose and Polyanthus are ideal choices for brightening up borders, containers, and flower beds throughout the year. Learn more about these delightful plants and how to care for them to ensure long-lasting beauty in your garden.

Characteristics:

• Height: Primrose and Polyanthus typically range in height from 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 centimeters), making them perfect for adding color to the front of borders, rock gardens, and edging.
• Spread: These plants have a spreading habit, with a spread of 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 centimeters), creating a lush carpet of blooms when planted in groups or clusters.

Maintenance:

To keep your Primrose and Polyanthus plants healthy and blooming, follow these essential maintenance tips:

• Sunlight: Plant Primrose and Polyanthus in a location that receives partial to full shade, as they prefer cooler conditions and protection from the hot afternoon sun. Morning sunlight or dappled shade is ideal for promoting healthy growth and vibrant blooms.
• Soil: Provide well-draining, fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH level. Incorporate organic matter, such as compost or peat moss, into the soil before planting to improve soil structure and moisture retention.
• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during the growing season and periods of hot, dry weather. Water Primrose and Polyanthus plants deeply and evenly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings to prevent root rot.
• Deadheading: Remove spent flowers regularly to prolong the blooming period and encourage the production of new blooms. Deadheading also prevents the formation of seed pods and redirects the plant's energy into flowering, ensuring continuous color throughout the season.
• Fertilization: Apply a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 4 to 6 weeks during the growing season to provide essential nutrients for healthy growth and flowering. Alternatively, incorporate a slow-release fertilizer into the soil at the time of planting to provide continuous nutrition over time.
• Mulching: Apply a layer of organic mulch, such as shredded bark or compost, around the base of Primrose and Polyanthus plants to conserve soil moisture, suppress weed growth, and regulate soil temperature. Mulching also adds nutrients to the soil as it breaks down and improves overall soil health.
• Pest and Disease Control: Monitor plants regularly for signs of pests, such as aphids, slugs, and snails, as well as common diseases like powdery mildew and root rot. Use organic pest control methods, such as handpicking insects or applying neem oil, to manage pest infestations and maintain plant health.

Varieties and Uses:

Primrose and Polyanthus are available in a wide range of colors, including yellow, orange, pink, purple, red, and white, offering endless possibilities for garden design and floral arrangements. These versatile plants can be grown in borders, rock gardens, containers, and hanging baskets, providing a pop of color and texture wherever they are planted. Additionally, Primrose and Polyanthus make charming additions to spring and early summer flower displays, adding brightness and cheer to any outdoor space.

Embrace the Beauty of Primrose and Polyanthus

With their vibrant blooms, compact growth habit, and easy-care nature, Primrose and Polyanthus are must-have plants for any garden. Whether used as ground covers, border plants, or container specimens, these delightful plants are sure to bring joy and color to your outdoor oasis. Embrace the beauty of Primrose and Polyanthus in your garden, and enjoy the enchanting display of flowers they provide throughout the seasons

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

Standard Delivery is FREE on orders over €250*

All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

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Live Plants Delivery

Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

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