Primula acaulis Paradise Mix

Common Name:
Primrose 'Paradise Mix'

Description:
Primula acaulis 'Paradise Mix' is a vibrant selection of primroses renowned for its dazzling array of brightly coloured blooms that provide exceptional garden colour throughout the cooler months. Producing an abundance of flowers in shades of pink, red, purple, blue, yellow, white and bi-coloured combinations, this compact perennial forms neat rosettes of textured green foliage that create an attractive backdrop for the cheerful blooms. Ideal for garden beds, borders, containers, window boxes and seasonal displays, 'Paradise Mix' thrives in Melbourne's cool autumn, winter and spring conditions. It performs best in moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter and prefers a position with protection from harsh afternoon sun. Regular watering and deadheading will help prolong flowering, ensuring a spectacular display over an extended period.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 15–25 cm
• Width: 20–30 cm

Aspect:

• Part Shade
• Full Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Autumn
• Flowers in Winter
• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Pink
• Red
• Purple
• Blue
• Yellow
• White
• Orange
• Bi-coloured combinations

Key Attributes:

• Bee Attracting
• Herbaceous
• Perennial
• Suitable for Pots
• Bright seasonal colour
• Excellent for borders
• Ideal for mass planting
• Long flowering period
• Suitable for underplanting deciduous trees

Toxicity:
Primula species may cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals when handling foliage. If ingested, the plant may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in humans and pets, including dogs and cats.

Companion Plants:

• Alyssum
• Cyclamen
• Cineraria
• Ferns
• Hellebore
• Heuchera
• Lobelia
• Pansy
• Polyanthus
• Viola
• Stock
• Dusty Miller (Jacobaea maritima)