Rich colour and lasting charm for autumn and winter gardens.
Primroses are beloved for their cheerful blooms and hardiness, bringing a splash of colour when most other plants are resting. The Purple variety dazzles with velvety, deep-violet flowers, perfectly framed by lush green rosettes of foliage. These compact plants are ideal for brightening beds, borders, pots, and baskets, providing reliable garden interest throughout the cooler months.
Grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and supplied in 10.5cm pots, these hardy plants arrive with strong, well-developed roots and are ready to plant straight into your garden for instant seasonal impact. Often in bud or bloom upon arrival, Primroses thrive in moist, well-drained soil and prefer partial shade. Long-flowering and easy to care for, they are also a vital early nectar source for bees and butterflies, adding both beauty and wildlife value to your garden.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Plant Name: Primrose Purple
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Botanical Name: Primula vulgaris
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Plant Type: Perennial
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Variety: Purple
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Pot Size: 10.5cm (x6)
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Flower Colour: Deep Purple with Yellow Centres
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Fragrance: Light, Sweet Scent
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Height: Approx. 10–15cm
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Spread: Approx. 15–20cm
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Soil Type: Moist, well-drained soil
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Hardiness: Fully Hardy
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Sun Exposure: Full Sun or Partial Shade
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Uses: Beds, Borders, Pots, Baskets, Ground Cover
KEY FEATURES
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Stunning deep purple flowers with cheerful yellow centres
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Long-lasting colour through autumn, winter, and early spring
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Perfect for pots, borders, and containers
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Hardy, low-maintenance, and peat-free grown
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Early-season nectar for bees and butterflies
WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE
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6 x Primrose ‘Purple’ plants in 10.5cm pots, healthy and ready to plant
GROWING TIP
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Plant in moist, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
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Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering
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Feed with an all-purpose fertiliser monthly during growth
PERFECT FOR
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Adding rich colour to winter and early spring gardens
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Pots, window boxes, and shaded areas
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Cottage, wildlife-friendly, and low-maintenance gardens
GROWING CALENDAR
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Planting: September to March
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Flowering: October to April
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Feeding: Apply fertiliser monthly during flowering
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