- Botanical name: Primula 'Gold-laced Group'
- Common name: Polyanthus
- Family: Primulaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
Yellow
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
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 ‘Gold Laced Group’ has unusual golden-eyed flowers with black petals with gold margins. They look pretty grown in pots among other polyanthus and auriculas, and are ideal for cutting and using in spring floral arrangements.
Grow Primula ‘Gold Laced Group’ in moist soil in partial shade.
How to grow Primula 'Gold-laced Group'
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Plant size
25cm height
30cm spread
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Aspect
North facing, south facing, east facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do Plant in May |
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Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
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Do not Plant in December |
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Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do not Divide in March |
A
Do not Divide in April |
M
Do not Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do Divide in September |
O
Do Divide in October |
N
Do Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Primula 'Gold-laced Group' and wildlife
Primula 'Gold-laced Group' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Primula 'Gold-laced Group' poisonous?
Primula 'Gold-laced Group' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People