The lovely British native "Scarlet pimpernel" is too often overlooked, but closer inspection of the flower and seed capsule will reveals the fact that it is in fact in the primula family! Its stemless scarlet-red flowers appear over a very long succession all summer long. When allowed to naturalise in a hot place it will surpass many of the more common alpine plants, and it will even send out its long, leafy prostrate stems where others will not, such as on hot dry banks and rockeries. ... Learn More

An exceptionally lovely and easy Tibetan gem. Could be mistaken for a primula, with sprays of pink flowers in succession from spring to autumn. Most attractive rounded hairy leaves on thin stems (predictably rather like small geranium leaves). An outstanding plant in all respects. ... Learn More

From narrow-leaved rosettes arise long slender stems carrying fountains of pure white flowers. A charming annual member of the primula family which will actually self-seed when happy. ... Learn More

This delicate, dwarf, and rarely offered primula relative bears umbels of deeply cleft, purple bells on delicate stems in early spring. In the wild it grows in moist damp woodlands and mountain meadows in north eastern Europe, where it produces attractive clumps of jagged-edged leaves and self-seeds readily. It will do the same in the garden provided it has shade and good damp organic soil to grow in. ... Learn More

These sprays of distinctive, swept-back, purple petals give this flower its common name of "Shooting Stars", resembling tiny cyclamen flowers on primula stems (and related to both). The clusters of flowers are held on strong stems above clumps of fleshy, lanceolate, tongue-shaped leaves. ... Learn More

These sprays of distinctive swept-back petals give this flower its common name of "Shooting Stars", resembling tiny cyclamen flowers on primula stems (and related to both). The clusters of flowers are held on strong stems above clumps of fleshy tongue-shaped leaves. ... Learn More

Strong stems hold heavy heads of bright flowers arranged in whorls. These plants are easy to germinate, grow and keep, especially on moist, well-manured ground. These are collected from a combination of our best candelabra colours including scarlet, yellow, pink and purple. ... Learn More

A choice and outstandingly fragrant plant from the high mountains of Tibet. Umbels of pendent bell-like violet flowers, powdered in the throat, are produced on long stems in early spring. ... Learn More

This spectacular and quite beautiful scented primula from Tibet is a very easy clump forming, extremely hardy long-lived garden plant flowering from May into June. It thrives in cool humid situations such as stream sides, edges of ponds and damp hollows where It will spread by self sown seedlings when conditions remain moist, thereby extending the group quite naturally. Thriving well with other moisture loving plants such as Astilbe, its rich, sweetly scented perfume from the violet flowers is carried around the garden on cool still June evenings. ... Learn More

Strong, vigorous rosettes of fleshy, powdered leaves surround stems carrying fragrant, velvety flowers in all colours. These popular hardy plants are long-lived in the garden and perfect whether in pots or the border. ... Learn More

This vigorous and completely hardy perennial produces stout stems carrying several umbels of yellow-eyed pink-mauve flowers. In good moist soil these plants can grow to cabbage-sized proportions! ... Learn More

This extremely vigorous and hardy candelabra primula thrusts up numerous strong stems bearing bright orange or occasionally red flowers with darker eyes. It does especially well in waterside environments where it will self-seed generously making fabulous clumps! ... Learn More

Rather resembling Primula beesiana, this plant opens its fuchsia-coloured flowers on strong stems that can be up to nearly 3 feet tall. It prefers moist to even wet soil for extreme growth and is native to high, wet meadows and the sides of streams in Yunnan and Burma. ... Learn More

Primula candelabra 'Pillar Box', commonly referred to as Pillar Box Candelabra Primrose, is a stunning perennial known for its tiered whorls of bright crimson-red flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. The vivid blooms are held on tall, upright stems above a rosette of vibrant green leaves, creating a striking candelabra-like effect. This variety thrives in damp, shaded areas, making it ideal for woodland gardens, pond edges, or shaded borders. This moisture-loving primrose performs best in partial shade and humus-rich soils that remain consistently moist. Its bold color and uni ... Learn More

Roundish clusters of violet purple-blue flowers, dusted in farina, open during late spring and early summer on thin stems above low rosette of powdery, grey-green, very crinkly leaves. This lovely species from Sikkim is best grown in a shaded, moist soil, and is perfect for a moist rock garden or beside a stream or pond. ... Learn More