Primula acaulis Mixed Colours

Common Name:
Primrose

Description:
Primula acaulis, commonly known as Primrose, is a charming cool-season perennial prized for its masses of brightly coloured flowers that appear from winter through spring. Forming neat rosettes of soft, textured green foliage, this compact plant produces cheerful blooms in a wide range of colours including yellow, pink, red, purple, blue, white, and bi-colours. Primrose is highly valued for adding vibrant seasonal colour to garden beds, borders, courtyards, and containers when many other plants are dormant. Well-suited to Melbourne's climate, it thrives in moist, well-drained soil and performs best in part shade, particularly in areas protected from harsh afternoon sun. Its compact habit, long flowering period, and versatility make it an excellent choice for seasonal displays and underplanting beneath shrubs and trees.

Form:
• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:
• Height: 10–20 cm
• Width: 15–30 cm

Aspect:
• Part Shade
• Full Shade

Flowering:
• Flowers in Winter
• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:
• Blue
• Cream
• Orange
• Pink
• Purple
• Red
• White
• Yellow
• Bi-coloured forms available

Key Attributes:
• Bee Attracting
• Herbaceous
• Perennial
• Suitable for Pots
• Excellent bedding plant
• Ideal for shaded gardens
• Long flowering season
• Suitable for borders
• Suitable for mass planting
• Suitable for underplanting

Toxicity:
Primula acaulis may be mildly toxic to cats, dogs, and horses if ingested. Some people may experience skin irritation or allergic dermatitis when handling foliage or flowers.

Companion Plants:
• Alyssum
• Bellis perennis (English Daisy)
• Cyclamen
• Helleborus
• Lobelia
• Pansy
• Polyanthus
• Viola
• Forget-me-not (Myosotis)
• Heuchera