Primula acaulis mix P9

Primula acaulis Mix – Plant Care Guide

Primula acaulis Mix is a popular spring-flowering plant valued for its bright, cheerful blooms in a wide range of colours. With its low-growing rosettes of soft green leaves and early-season flowers, it is ideal for adding colour to beds, borders, containers, and window boxes when little else is in bloom.

Light Requirements

• Prefers partial shade to full sun

• Performs best in bright, sheltered positions

• Tolerates full sun in cooler conditions

• Protection from strong midday sun helps prevent leaf scorch

• Suitable for north- or east-facing aspects

Watering

• Enjoys consistently moist soil

• Water regularly, especially during dry spells

• Container-grown plants may need more frequent watering

• Avoid letting the soil dry out completely

• Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogged roots

Soil and Planting

• Thrives in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil

• Ideal for borders, beds, pots, and window boxes

• Improve garden soil with organic matter before planting

• Use a good-quality multipurpose or moisture-retentive compost in containers

• Ensure pots have drainage holes

Feeding

• Light feeding supports healthy growth and flowering

• Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every two to three weeks during flowering

• Plants grown in garden soil usually require minimal additional feeding

• Avoid overfeeding, which can reduce flowering quality

• Stop feeding once flowering naturally finishes

Temperature and Hardiness

• Hardy in mild to cool climates

• Performs best in cool spring temperatures

• Can tolerate light frost

• Prolonged heat may cause plants to decline

• Often grown as a seasonal plant, though it may return in suitable conditions

Maintenance and Care

• Remove spent flowers regularly to encourage further blooms

• Deadheading keeps plants neat and prolongs the flowering period

• Remove yellowing or damaged leaves as needed

• Plants may slow down or die back in warmer summer weather

• In suitable conditions, new growth may appear again in cooler months

Pests and Problems

• Generally easy to grow but can attract pests

• Slugs and snails may damage leaves and flowers

• Vine weevil larvae can affect roots in containers

• Maintain good air circulation to reduce fungal issues

• Avoid watering foliage directly where possible

Uses in the Garden

• Ideal for early spring bedding and seasonal colour

• Perfect for containers, window boxes, and patio pots

• Works well in mixed spring displays

• Pairs beautifully with bulbs such as tulips and daffodils

• Compact habit makes it suitable for small spaces

Primula acaulis Mix is a reliable and colourful plant that brings life to the garden in early spring, thriving with simple care and cool conditions

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

Standard Delivery is FREE on orders over €250*

All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

* Only mainland Ireland addresses qualify for free delivery.
 

Live Plants Delivery

Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

Click & Collect

Can’t wait for delivery? Why not try our FREE Click & Collect service? Simply make your purchase online and collect it from our store located in Croagh Co. Limerick. Our staff will contact you by phone when your order is ready for collection (Please allow 24 hours minimum). When collecting your item, call the store on 069-64084. We will then load into your car as required. This service is available in-store 9am – 6pm Monday – Saturday (No collections on Sundays)

Click here for more information about our shipping conditions.

You can pay your online order either by credit card or via Paypal.
If you have any further questions about the online order payment please contact us via ­069 640 84 or mail.