Primula 'Belarina Candy Frost' (Belarina Series)
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Masses of beautifully ruffled, rose-like blooms bring early-season colour to pots, borders and window boxes, with each fully double flower...
Plant description
Forming neat, deer and rabbit resistant, clump-growing rosettes of fresh green, semi-evergreen foliage, Primula Candy Frost is perfect for brightening the front of a border or creating eye-catching spring container displays. The lightly scented flowers appear in abundance and make a lovely feature close to paths and doorways where their intricate detail can be appreciated.
Easy to grow and simple to maintain, this hardy perennial thrives in moist, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Regularly removing faded flowers encourages even more blooms, helping to keep the display looking fresh for longer.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Light shade
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Primula Belarina Candy Frost (Belarina Series):
Alternatively, plant out in a partially shaded and sheltered position, adding position, adding plenty of leaf mould and compost to the planting hole and backfill. Water well until established.
Divide large clumps in late spring or early summer after the plant has flowered, preferably during a wet spell.
Please note:
GOES WELL WITH
June Week 1
If you do nothing else...water new plants. Make sure new additions do not suffer during dry spells. Plant up summer containers bedding once the threat of frosts has passed. Feed container plants about six weeks after planting. If it’s a nice day...trim he
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After the last frost date, plant up containers with tender flowering bedding and reliable foliage plants. Line terracotta pots with polythene, taking care not to cover the planting holes, to reduce water loss through the porous sides of the pot.
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