{"product_id":"primula-polyantha-victoriana-gold-lace-red-gold-laced-primrose","title":"Primula × polyantha 'Victoriana Gold Lace' - Red \u0026 Gold-Laced Primrose","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis primrose's burgundy petals are laced with gold, blooming above a pillow of mid-green foliage. Hardy throughout the UK down to -20°C.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA splash of colour at the gloomiest time of year, this primrose starts to bloom before winter has properly finished. Gold-highlighted burgundy petals open like tiny trumpets above cushions of bright green foliage, evergreen leaves which propel this plant through the winter. Add these early blooms to your garden for yourself and all your local wildlife to enjoy - early-season pollen is always valuable for those pollinators who brave the last gasp of winter, and a bit of brightness will bring you straight into spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"width: 100.088%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"97\" style=\"width: 17.1378%;\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"92\" style=\"width: 16.2544%;\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"178\" style=\"width: 31.4488%;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}' style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEvergreen perennial\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}' style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFlower: clump forming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}' style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFlowers in early spring, foliage year round\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrimula veris\u003c\/em\u003e × \u003cem\u003evulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e 'Victoriana Gold Lace' (true primrose crossed with common primrose, cultivar: Victoriana gold lace)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRed \u0026amp; Gold-Laced Primrose, Red \u0026amp; Gold Primrose, Hybrid Primrose\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOriginating in Europe, this hybrid species is native to Britain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland and the Balkans\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNot much pruning needed, just deadhead after flowering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWhile it's not known to be particularly valuable for British wildlife, this Primula will still be a good source of early-season pollen for whoever is awake at that time of year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePlant in partial shade; this plant can grow in both exposed and sheltered areas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWater in unseasonably dry weather. Your primrose will need the soil to be moist, especially whilst it's in bloom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFor best results plant in clay or loam-based soil, and make sure the pH is not alkaline.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eKeep soil moderately fertile; adding mulch or compost will help keep your flowers happy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo, this plant is toxic to cats, dogs and horses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLots of spring bulbs like to get the most sun possible, so this plant is a good choice for shady gardens in spring - it needs some sun, but will be happy not getting all-day sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"10.5cm","offer_id":55669803516285,"sku":"4997930953471","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/primula-polyantha-victoriana-gold-lace-red-gold-laced-primrose-243350.jpg?v=1743717455","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/primula-polyantha-victoriana-gold-lace-red-gold-laced-primrose","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}