Primrose ‘Strawberry’ — Edible Plant, Bee-Friendly, 10.5cm Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Primrose ‘Strawberry’ — Edible Plant, Bee-Friendly, 10.5cm Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Primrose ‘Strawberry’ — an easy-to-grow edible plant with flowering late winter to spring. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 10.5cm pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Edible plant
- Mature size: 15–25cm x 15–25cm
- Flowering: Late Winter to Spring
- Position: Full Sun to Part Shade
- Attracts: Bees & Butterflies
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 10.5cm pots
The detail
Primroses are a timeless garden favourite—bringing bold, cheerful colour to beds, borders, pots, and baskets during the cooler months when many plants are still dormant. Available in a stunning choice of varieties—Yellow, Appleblossom, Blue Bicolour, Purple, Orange, White, Red, Pink, and our Growers Mixed Selection—each variety produces clusters of delicate, velvety blooms in vibrant single shades or charming multi-toned patterns, all set against neat rosettes of lush green foliage.
Grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and supplied in 10.5cm pots, these plants arrive with well-established roots and are delivered in 100% plastic-free packaging. Often in bud or bloom on arrival, they’re ready to plant immediately for instant impact. Primroses thrive in sun or light shade, enjoy moist, well-drained soil, and are especially good for shady corners, ground cover, or underplanting shrubs. Long-flowering and low-maintenance, they’re also a welcome early-season nectar source for pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Mature size | 15–25cm x 15–25cm |
| Growth habit | Low-Growing Rosette |
| Position | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Flowering | Late Winter to Spring |
| Attracts | Bees & Butterflies |
| Best for | Beds, Borders, Patio Pots, Containers, Hanging Baskets, Ground Cover |
Frequently asked
When can I harvest?
Expect to harvest across the main growing season. Picking regularly encourages continued cropping.
Will it come back next year?
Depends on the variety — see the cultural information above for hardiness. Hardy perennials and most fruit plants return for several years.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 10.5cm pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.