Precious Primrose
Brightly colored primrose blooms liven up cold,
late winter days and hint at the coming spring. In January and February we stock three types of primrose: English primrose (Primula vulgaris), German primrose (Primula obconica) and Fairy primrose (Primula malacoides).
English primrose are cold hardy to 20 degrees and below and can be planted outdoors in flowerbeds and containers. They are a perfect choice to liven up tired pansy plantings. With bright, jewel-toned blooms, English primrose can be enjoyed indoors for 1-2 weeks and then placed outside in part to full sun.
German primrose are not cold hardy and must be protected from temperatures at or below 32 degrees, however, they make excellent house plants and are a great way to brighten up indoor spaces during the winter. German primrose come in pastel shades of white, peach, lavender and pink. Place in a cool spot indoors in medium to bright light and allow the soil to dry to the touch between waterings.
Fairy primrose will tolerate temperatures into the mid 20s but must be brought inside or protected from lower temperatures. You can also enjoy their blooms indoors for 6-8 weeks and then move them outdoors. With blooms of white, lavender and pink, Fairy primrose also need medium to bright light and for the soil to dry to the touch between waterings.
This January be sure to brighten your day, as well as those of family and friends, with the gift of a primrose! |
| Garden Checklist
Lawncare Apply Hi-Yield Pre-emerge with Dimension to zoysia and bermuda lawns in January.
January is still a great time to plant trees and shrubs; planting now allows roots to get established before summer heat sets in.
We have a great selection of houseplants this time of the year! Stop in and check out the options for greening up your indoor spaces!
Need a gift idea? Forced bulbs such as hyacinths, tulips and daffodils are beautiful and fragrant gifts for dreary winter days! |
