Lift the mood of your garden during the coldest months with the brilliant, velvety blooms of Polyanthus Blue (Primula × polyantha).
A timeless winter favourite, Polyanthus Blue features clusters of rich, deep-blue flowers, each highlighted by a striking sunny yellow centre. These vivid blossoms sit proudly above neat rosettes of textured, lush green leaves, creating an elegant and cheering display. Perfectly suited for brightening up garden borders, patio pots, and window boxes, these hardy plants provide much-needed colour from late autumn all the way through to spring.
Each plant is expertly grown at our Yorkshire nursery using 100% peat-free compost. Supplied well-rooted in 10.5cm pots, they are garden-ready—often arriving in bud or bloom—and delivered in 100% plastic-free packaging. Not only are they easy to care for, but they also serve as a vital early nectar source for bees and butterflies venturing out on milder winter days.
Choose your pack size: Available as a Pack of 3 for decorative containers or a Value Pack of 6 for a bold, uniform splash of blue across your garden beds.
Key Features
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Vibrant Winter Colour: Striking deep-blue velvety flowers with contrasting golden centres.
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Long-Flowering Season: Provides reliable colour from November through to April.
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Fully Hardy & Resilient: Built to withstand the British winter, thriving in both sun and partial shade.
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Eco-Friendly Growth: Grown peat-free in Yorkshire and delivered in sustainable, plastic-free packaging.
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Pollinator Friendly: Offers essential nectar for early-emerging bees and butterflies.
Technical Specifications
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Plant Name: Polyanthus Blue (Primula × polyantha)
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Plant Type: Perennial (usually grown as hardy winter bedding)
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Pot Size: 10.5cm
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Flower Colour: Deep Blue with Yellow Centres
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Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
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Mature Height: Approx. 10–15cm
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Mature Spread: Approx. 15–20cm
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Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Growing & Care Tips
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Planting: Ideal for planting between September and March. Thrives in moist, well-drained soil.
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Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but be careful not to let it become waterlogged.
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Maintenance: Regularly remove spent flowers (deadheading) to encourage the plant to produce new blooms and extend the flowering season.
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Feeding: For the best results, apply a balanced liquid feed every 2–3 weeks during the flowering period.
Perfect For:
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Winter & Spring Garden Borders
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Patio Pots, Troughs, and Hanging Baskets
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Brightening Shady Pathways and Shrub Underplanting
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Wildlife-Friendly & Eco-Conscious Gardens
TRPG charges for delivery depending on the shipment locations and weight of items.
1st class P&P to UK is £5.95
2nd class P&P to UK is £4.50
P&P for heavy items such as plant support will be charged at £8