Where to find primrose

Availability: In Stock. Read our guarantee. Wild primrose sports a nosegay of soft yellow flowers to greet winter-weary gardeners in early spring. A classic wildflower of England, where it is found in open woodlands and along streams and hedgerows, it grows agreeably here in well-drained humus-rich soils and looks lovely with sweet violets. Growing Guide.

Sprout Time: days Starting Indoors: Sow indoors in late fall or early winter. Cover with humidity dome to retain moisture until germination occurs. Starting Outdoors: Direct sow in early spring or fall. When to Set Outside In spring after frost.

They are great for rock and woodland gardens as well as low-growing borders. Zones Primula japonica belongs to the candelabra group of primroses since their flower 1-to 2-foot stems bear tiers of flowers, candelabra style. The flowers may be in any shade of pink or red as well as white, some are accented with a dark eye.

Their rosettes of 6- to inch-long, spoon-shaped leaves are substantial. Primula vulgaris 'Quaker's Bonnet' has double light orchid flowers that are borne singly, but there are plenty of them.

Plants grow inches tall. Primula vialii has a rosette of large puckered leaves, from which rise leafless stems topped with startling spikes of small brilliant purple flowers, light crimson in bud. They prefer moist alkaline soil.

They may reach 2 feet tall. One of the most elegant ferns available for your garden, Japanese painted ferns are washed with gorgeous silver and burgundy markings.

Lady fern is equally elegant though not quite as showy. Either will add interest and texture to your shady spots. Closely related to each other, Japanese painted fern and lady fern are sometimes crossed with each other to create attractive hybrids.

Unlike most ferns, these toughies will tolerate dry soil. And they will tolerate some sun if they have ample water. The tall spires of a stand of foxglove , rising up in the garden in early summer, is a sight to behold. Most are biennials, that is, they need two years to bloom and then die in the fall. But if you can get a stand going, they'll reseed so prolifically it will seem they're perennials.

To be successful with foxgloves, they must have rich, moist, well-drained soil and light shade, especially in the afternoon. They'll do fine in full sun in the northern third of the country. These tall plants also need to be out of any wind.

Plants may rebloom if deadheaded after the first flush of bloom. Named for the Greek goddess of the rainbow , iris indeed comes in a rainbow of colors and in many heights. All have the classic, impossibly intricate flowers.

The flowers are constructed with three upright "standard" petals and three drooping "fall" petals, which are often different colors. Home » Perennials » Primrose. Primrose Shade plants with colorful, clustered flowers. Dazzling primrose plants produce masses of bright pink, red, purple, yellow or white flowers that are sure to capture attention. Clusters of these shade perennials bloom in early spring to early summer, and pink primrose plants and other hues grow well alongside tulips, daffodils and hyacinths.

Shy evening primroses offer flowers that may only bloom during days or evenings. No-Risk Guarantee Order with complete confidence. No Risk Guarantee Opens a dialog Gardening resources Questions? Ask Us! Sign up for Newsletter Email. All rights reserved. Email me when this item is available! Oops, there seems to be an error, please re-enter your email address. Thank You!