Hybrid primroses (Primula x acaulis) are some of Spring's greatest pleasures, and this year Payne's is offering one of the best primrose strains available: Primula x acaulis 'Primlet' F1 Series!

'Primlet' primroses have heavy, textured, dark green leaves which perfectly set off  their clusters of sweetly scented double blossoms in white, gold, red, purple, lilac, or pink. We grow our Primlets in 4 1/4” pots. A plant in full bloom looks a lot like a bouquet of tiny roses (hence their British common name, “rosebud primroses”), and can stay in bloom up to 3 weeks as an indoor houseplant. 'Primlet' primroses are sure to charm, and they make perfect hostess gifts — particularly the yellow ones, which are the most fragrant of all!

Here's how to care for them once you bring them home:

Give bright light, but keep out of full direct afternoon sun

Keep soil evenly moist — do not permit soil to dry out completely

When watering, try to avoid wetting leaves. Stand the pot in an inch or two of water and let it suck up moisture from below

Feed weekly with a balanced acid-loving plant food such as Miracid™, diluted to half-strength (too much feeding will force lots of leaf growth at the expense of flowers)

Keep fading flowers pinched off to encourage longer bloom

Watch out for aphids! If they appear, spray with Safer's Insecticidal Soap™

After plants stop flowering, either discard them or keep them fed and watered until the ground thaws enough to plant them outside in a moist, well-drained, shady spot

More photos of the Payne's Primlet Primroses: