Often grown as annuals, the polyanthus varieties, also known as primroses, in the Lighthouse Mix Primula offer early to mid-spring interest. One of the earliest bloomers, these primroses augur spring with a cheerful carnival of colors in vibrant yellow, pink, rose, and blue. Borne in dense clusters on a long, stout flower stalk, the flowers attract butterflies and other pollinators to the garden.
Lighthouse Mix Primula primroses have a compact, uniform habit of deeply textured, hairy, semi-evergreen to evergreen foliage that forms a rosette after blooming, giving them multi-season value.
Cold hardy to Zone 4, primroses like cool roots and require cool temperatures and high humidity to produce high-quality plants. Given good air circulation and adequate water, they are relatively easy to grow. The plants prefer rich, humusy, moist, well-drained soil and full sun in cool early spring temperatures but part to full shade in warmer temperatures. So, they are a great option for planting under deciduous shrubs or rose bushes in the garden but are perfect for pots too. And they can also be grown indoors as a houseplant. Deer and rabbit resistant.
Direct sow primula seed after the last frost in spring while the soil is still cool, or start seeds indoors 6 to 10 weeks before the last frost and transplant after all threat of frost has passed.
| Seeds Per Pack | 50 |
|---|---|
| Genus | Primula |
| Species | polyantha |
| Variety | Lighthouse Mix |
| Product Classification | Annuals, Seeds |
| Sun / Shade | Full Sun |
| Bloom Season Start | Early Spring |
| Bloom Season End | Late Fall |
| Bloom Color | Mix, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Medium Green |
| Characteristics | Flower, Long Bloomers |
| Uses | Containers |
