Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist

Polyanthus hybrid primulas are popular spring bedding plants, flowering in a range of colours from bright pink, purple and yellow to more sedate green. Gold- and silver-laced polyathus are particularly attractive, and were prized by the Victorians for their attractive, multi-coloured blooms.

Primula 'Silver Lace' bears deep black-brown flowers with a scalloped silver-white edge and a golden eye. Flowers are lightly scented and are ideal for cutting and using in spring floral arrangements.

Grow 'Silver Lace' in moist soil in partial shade. It's ideal for growing in pots, as long as the compost can be kept moist, and looks great in 'theatre' displays with other polyanthus primulas and auriculas.

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Primula ‘Silver lace black’ and wildlife

Primula ‘Silver lace black’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Primula ‘Silver lace black’ poisonous?

Primula ‘Silver lace black’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Primula 'Silver Lace Black'
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