{"product_id":"al-polyanthus-showstopper-calypso","title":"Primula × polyantha 'Showstopper Calypso'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrimula × polyantha\u003c\/em\u003e 'Showstopper Calypso' is a compact evergreen perennial grown for its bold pink flowers and tidy habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get large, dark cerise pink blooms with bright yellow centres sitting above a neat rosette of textured green leaves. The plant stays small, which makes it useful for containers, edging, and small garden spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant it where you pass often. The flowers sit low but create strong colour in spring and early summer beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePrimula × polyantha\u003c\/em\u003e 'Showstopper Calypso'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polyanthus primrose, garden primrose, polyanthus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark cerise pink with yellow centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring to early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green, oval, deeply veined leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 10cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 10cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist but well drained, fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits for UK Wildlife\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly nectar source for bees and other pollinating insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports pollinators when few other plants are flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks well in wildlife-friendly borders and cottage gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you want more pollinators in your garden? Add clusters of primulas in spring beds or containers. Bees often visit the open flowers for nectar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in spring or autumn for best establishment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose soil rich in organic matter for steady moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater during dry spells, especially in containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove faded flowers to keep the display tidy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide clumps every few years to refresh growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry planting several together along a border edge. The low height creates a colourful carpet effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront of flower borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatio containers and window boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCottage gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderplanting around shrubs and roses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodland-style planting areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the plant stays compact, you can tuck it into small spaces where taller plants would overwhelm the area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allensmore","offers":[{"title":"2 Litre","offer_id":55537354211715,"sku":"AL-41610","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/3418\/2207\/files\/Primula_polyantha_Showstopper_Calypso.jpg?v=1772723521","url":"https:\/\/gardenwildlife.com\/products\/al-polyanthus-showstopper-calypso","provider":"Garden Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}