A long-time favorite, these miniature floral bouquets in a rainbow of colors are signs of spring. Excellent for bedding, edging and containers, they are especially effective with spring blooming bulbs. Many long-blooming, large-flowered varieties are available which provide instant color in late winter through spring. Most are short-lived perennials, replanted with summer-blooming annuals. Attract butterflies. Easy to grow in partial shade, and moist, humus-rich soil. Dislike winter dampness and summer heat. Start by seed or division. Watch for red spider mites. |

A wide variety of intense colors in early spring make this a favorite with West Coast gardeners in cooler areas.
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Attributes - Primula x polyantha
Plant Type: Annual
Bloom Season: Late Winter through Mid Spring
Flower Color: Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Height: 10 in. to 1 ft.
Width: 8 in.
Sunlight: Partial Sun, Shade
Notes: Container Plants, Long Blooming, Showy Flowers. Susceptible to Aphids.
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