Primula vulgaris Rambo F1 Purple Flame - English Primrose

The Primula acaulis Rambo F1 'Purple Flame' is a variety of early garden primrose whose 6 cm (2in) flower is dressed in a sophisticated robe. Dotted with a golden yellow halo at the heart, which blends into white petals, ending with a dark red-purple margin, barely bordered by a white edge. Strong and vigorous, this variety with very large flowers blooms as early as January, on a cushion of dark green leaves. Install this primrose at the edge of a bed, a pathway, or in a planter on the balcony, in partial shade and in a soil that retains moisture.

The Primula acaulis, also known as Primula vulgaris, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the primrose family, a wild species found in our meadows and woodlands. 'Purple Flame' is a recent hybrid that stands out for its vigour and large flowers. It is a floriferous plant, which forms a beautiful clump of luxuriant foliage in a few months, about 15 cm (6in) tall and 20 cm (8in) wide. It develops more or less evergreen rosettes of spatulate, wavy and veined leaves, ranging from medium green to dark green.

The stemless primrose Rambo F1 'Purple Flame' is tough, not intimidated by climatic vagaries, easy to succeed with. Queen of winter balconies and pathway borders, it is best planted to be seen from the house, as it is the first to bloom, at a time when one does not always feel like going out. This plant opens the season for the other primroses to come, then for the forget-me-nots, daffodils, Siberian squill, and Crocuses. Under the cover of bushes, in partial shade, they brighten up flowerbeds, rockeries, and short grass meadows, among the snowdrops and violets.

Virtues: They are the same as those of the common primrose and the oxlip: the flowers have soothing and calming properties and are used in expectorant preparations. The leaves fight against the formation of bruises, and the entire plant (especially the root) has analgesic, anti-spasmodic, diuretic, and expectorant properties.