{"product_id":"al-polyanthus-stella-scarlet-pimpernel","title":"Primula × polyantha 'Stella Scarlet Pimpernel'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrimula × polyantha\u003c\/em\u003e 'Stella Scarlet Pimpernel' is a compact primrose that flowers early in the garden season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClusters of scarlet red flowers with yellow centres rise above a rosette of green leaves. Flowers appear in winter and continue into spring, bringing colour when many plants remain dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety belongs to the Stella series, bred for strong flowering and tidy growth. You can plant it in borders, containers, or window boxes where early colour is needed.\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 'Stella Scarlet Pimpernel'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polyanthus primrose, garden primrose, Stella primrose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-evergreen perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scarlet red with yellow centre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter to spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green rosette-forming leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 20cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 20cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial sun or light shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist but well drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits for UK Wildlife\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly blooms provide nectar for bees and pollinating insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports insects emerging in late winter and early spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs well with other early flowering plants in wildlife-friendly gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to attract early pollinators to your garden? Grow primulas in clusters so insects can find them easily when food sources are limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in fertile soil that holds moisture but drains well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a position with partial sun or light shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater during dry spells to keep the soil evenly moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove faded flowers to keep plants neat and encourage further blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide mature clumps every few years to refresh plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 planters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCottage garden planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaded beds and woodland-style areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife-friendly garden borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant several together along paths or border edges. The compact size allows you to add colour to small spaces while supporting early pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allensmore","offers":[{"title":"3 Litre","offer_id":55537354310019,"sku":"AL-41907","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/3418\/2207\/files\/Primula_polyantha_Stella_Scarlet_Pimpernel.jpg?v=1772726773","url":"https:\/\/gardenwildlife.com\/products\/al-polyanthus-stella-scarlet-pimpernel","provider":"Garden Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}