Primula × polyantha 'Gold Laced' - Gold-Laced Primrose

This hybrid primrose's gilded flowers sit atop a bed of mid-green, textured foliage, in deep purple shot with gold. Hardy throughout the UK down to -20°C.

Bring a touch of regal colour to your garden with these gorgeous primroses. Delicate, trumpet-like flowers bloom on longer stems above the characteristic soft-textured primrose leaves. Flowering in late winter to early spring, they are an excellent choice for early-season colour, and are a good source of pollen so early in the season for your local bees. Choose them for their gorgeous, early-season colour and keep them for the lush, year-round greenery.

Scientific Name
Primula veris × vulgaris 'Gold Laced' (true primrose crossed with common primrose, cultivar: gold laced)

Common Name
Gold-Laced Primrose, Gold-Laced Polyanthus, Hybrid Primrose, Gold Primrose

Origin
Originating in Europe, this hybrid species is native to Britain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland and the Balkans

Pruning Tips
Deadhead after flowering; otherwise these flowers are low-maintenance and need no more pruning.

Wildlife Value
While it's not known to be particularly valuable for British wildlife, this Primula will still be a good source of early-season pollen for whoever is awake at that time of year.

Positioning
Plant in partial shade; this plant can grow in both exposed and sheltered areas.

Water
Make sure soil stays moist, especially whilst in bloom. Water in unseasonably dry weather.

Soil
Clay and loam soils, with low to neutral pH, are best for keeping primulas like this one happy.

Food
Use moderately fertile soil; adding an annual layer of mulch will help keep your soil nourishing.

Pet-safe
No, this plant is toxic to cats, dogs and horses.

Sprouts Top Tips
Lots of spring bulbs like to get the most sun possible, so this plant is a good choice for shady gardens in spring - it needs some sun, but will be happy not getting all-day sun