Primula acaulis Sweet Sixteen

Common Name:
Primrose 'Sweet Sixteen'

Description:
Primula acaulis 'Sweet Sixteen' is a delightful cool-season flowering perennial prized for its abundance of large, brightly coloured blooms and compact growth habit. Producing masses of flowers in rich shades of pink, rose, crimson and complementary pastel tones, this variety brings vibrant colour to the garden throughout autumn, winter and spring. The flowers are held above attractive rosettes of textured, deep green foliage, creating a cheerful display in garden beds, borders, containers and seasonal plantings. Well suited to Melbourne's climate, 'Sweet Sixteen' thrives in moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter and performs best in a sheltered position with protection from hot afternoon sun. Regular watering and deadheading will encourage extended flowering and maintain a fresh, tidy appearance. Its long flowering season and brilliant colour make it an excellent choice for brightening gardens during the cooler months.

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:

• Bright pink
• Rose pink
• Crimson
• Magenta
• Pastel pink tones
• Bi-coloured forms may occur within mixed plantings

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
• Bellis perennis
• Cineraria
• Cyclamen
• Ferns
• Hellebore
• Heuchera
• Lobelia
• Pansy
• Polyanthus
• Viola
• Stock (Matthiola incana)
• Dusty Miller (Jacobaea maritima)