Primula vulgaris Rambo F1 Yellow Gold - English Primrose

The Primula acaulis Rambo F1 'Yellow Gold' is a new stemless primrose from a solid and vigorous series, with flowers measuring about 6 cm (2in) in diameter. These are numerous, flat and open, and early: they bloom in the heart of winter, in January and February, on a cushion of dark green leaves. They reward us with a beautiful golden yellow colour, bright, barely tinged with a diffuse orange halo, around a green heart. Plant this primrose at the edge of a bed or path or in a balcony planter, in partial shade and in soil that retains moisture.

The Primula acaulis, also known as Primula vulgaris, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the primrose family, a wild species found in our meadows and woods. 'Yellow Gold' is a recent hybrid that stands out for its vigour and large flowers. It is a floriferous plant, which forms a beautiful clump of lush foliage in a few months, 15 cm (6in) tall and 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10in) wide. It develops more or less evergreen rosettes of spatulate, wavy and veined leaves, ranging from medium green to dark green.

The Rambo F1 'Yellow Gold' stemless primrose is tough, not intimidated by climatic vagaries, easy to grow. Queen of winter balconies and path edges, it is placed to be seen from the house, as it is the first to bloom, at a time when we don't always feel like going out. This plant sets the stage for the other primroses to come, then for forget-me-nots, daffodils, Siberian squills, Crocuses. Under the cover of bushes, in partial shade, they brighten up flowerbeds, rockeries and short grass meadows, among snowdrops and violets.

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