Flower Specifications
- Season: Perennial
- USDA Zones: 4 - 7
- Height: 5 - 8 inches
- Bloom Season: Early spring
- Bloom Color: Blue
- Environment: Partial shade
- Soil Type: Humus rich, pH 6.0 - 7.2
- Deer Resistant: Yes
Planting Directions
- Temperature: 60 - 65F
- Average Germ Time: 21 - 30 days
- Light Required: Yes
- Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
- Sowing Rate: 4 seeds per plant
- Moisture: Keep the seeds moist until germination
- Plant Spacing: 8 inches
- Care & Maintenance: See: Primrose
Common Primrose (Primula Acaulis S1 Accord Blue) - Primula Acaulis is often referred to as Common Primrose or English Primrose. It is extremely popular for adding color to late winter and early spring borders in mild climates. These colorful little gems readily grow from Primrose flower seed, and give a rewarding show with brilliant, clear colors. This variety features brilliant blue 1 1/2 inch blooms that are lightly scented. Gardeners look forward to setting out Primrose plants each year as they herald the beginning of a new flower season!
Sow Primrose flower seed indoors in late fall or early winter. Use starter trays and a peaty starter mix. Press the Primrose flower seed into the starter mix but do not cover the Primrose seeds. Light is beneficial for germination. After the Primrose seedlings get their second or third leaves they can be transplanted to a protected outdoor seedbed or individual pots. Plant out in late winter or early spring. When planting Primroses into their permanent place, amend the garden soil with plenty of peat moss and use a slow release fertilizer. Space the Primrose plants 8 inches apart in a partially shaded setting.
