20 ORCHID PRIMROSE Primula Vialii Red Hot Poker Red Pink Purple Shade Wet Flower Seeds

Description:
Name: Orchid Primrose
Other common names: Red Hot Poker Primrose, Poker Primrose, Vial’s Primrose, Pagoda Primrose
Scientific name: Primula Vialii
Color: Two-tone Red & Pinkish Purple
Plant seeds: Outdoors after frost, Indoors weeks before last frost
Plant height: 12 – 18 inches
Plant spacing: 9 – 12 inches
Bloom time: Spring – Mid Summer
Hardiness zone: 4 – 9
Light requirements: Full – Part shade (Sun in cooler areas)
Soil & water preferences: Average – Moist – Wet
Quantity: 20 seeds

Orchid Primrose are notable for their unique and striking appearance, perfect for shade gardens. These flowers display beautiful spikes of red that bloom upwards from a vibrant pinkish purple base. They thrive in full to part shade and can also be grown in full sun in cooler climates. The Orchid Primrose adapts well to average, moist, or wet soil conditions, making them versatile for different garden setups such as borders, containers, or rock gardens, and they are ideal for edging ponds or other water features. Additionally, they are resistant to deer and rabbits, making them suitable for woodland areas. These plants are resilient in cold temperatures, capable of withstanding lows down to -30F, and can introduce tropical colors to northern gardens.