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Primula 'Eclipse Blue'
primrose
Large flowered, ‘Eclipse Blue’ provides a classic tonal triplet of white edged, blue and yellow petalled colour at a time...
Plant description
Popular with early pollinating insects, and bearing a delicate scent, this robust and perennial early spring primrose will kickstart the season when planted out in swathes, mixed with other primroses in the Eclipse range, or planted en masse in patio pots with bold yellow and white tulip combinations. Also makes for a glamorous interior pot plant or table centre decoration for a bright but indirectly lit spot.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Primula Eclipse Blue:
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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