Primrose F1 Rosanna Mix

The primroses in this Primula F1 'Rosanna' Mix have double flowers, with a unique charm, reminiscent of rose-buds, in a palette of very varied colors. They come in pastel or vibrant shades, but always pure and sparkling in colour. They appear from January to April, on a beautiful crinkled and shiny bright green foliage. Long neglected, these biennial double primroses with a long flowering season are making a noticeable comeback in planters and borders. They are reliable, resistant, easy to grow in moist, fertile soil, and even bloom in shade.

The mixed Primula vulgaris (acaulis) 'Rosanna' is an herbaceous biennial plant in the primrose family, derived from the Primula vulgaris commonly found in our meadows and woodlands. It is part of a series of recent cultivars that stand out for their long spring flowering, from January to April-May, their double flowers and their very pure colors. The plants flower abundantly in a lovely, dense foliage forming clumps within in a few months, reaching a height of 10 to 15 cm (3.9 - 5.9 in) and width of 20 cm (7.9 in). They develop semi-evergreen rosettes of crinkled and veined leaves, slightly upright, in a beautiful shiny dark green. 'Rosanna' produces tightly-packed double flowers, in various shades of red, pink, orange, purple or yellow, gathered in perfect little clusters. They are carried by short hairy stalks surrounded by lush foliage collars.

'Rosanna' primroses are versatile, reliable, and really easy to grow. They deserve a place in every garden and balcony. Colourful and full of flowers, they herald the return of spring joyfully. In border plantings or in containers on a balcony, these little plants are ideal companions for tulips, pansies, horned violets, forget-me-nots, or low-growing perennials. Under the cover of deciduous trees, in rockeries and lawns, they thrive amongst snowdrops and violets. The leaves and flowers are edible and can be consumed raw or cooked.

Properties:

They are the same as those of the cowslip or oxlip: the flowers are soothing and calming and can be used in expectorant preparations. The leaves help prevent bruising, and the whole plant (especially the root) has analgesic, anti-spasmodic, diuretic and expectorant properties.

Note: Please be aware that our young plant plugs are professional products reserved for experienced gardeners: upon receipt, transplant them as soon as possible, into containers, flowerpots, or directly into flowerbeds.