Primula ‘Queen Lilac Picotee’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Primula ‘Queen Lilac Picotee’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Primula ‘Queen Lilac Picotee’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with soft lilac with deeper lilac-purple picotee edge and flowering spring. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Mature size: 15–20 cm × 20–30 cm
- Flowering: Spring (February–May) and Autumn (September–November)
- Position: Partial Shade to Full Sun
- Attracts: Bees and Other Early Pollinators
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Bring a delicate charm to your garden with the Primrose Queen Lilac Picotee. Part of the popular Primula 'Queen' series, this variety produces an abundance of soft lilac blooms, each petal beautifully edged with a deeper lilac-purple picotee margin that adds elegance and depth. Flowering prolifically in both spring and autumn, these compact, rosette-forming perennials are ideal for brightening up borders, containers, and woodland-style plantings during the cooler months of the year.
This hardy herbaceous perennial is well suited to the UK climate and will return year after year with minimal fuss. The neat, low-growing habit makes it a versatile choice for the front of borders, underplanting beneath shrubs and trees, or adding seasonal colour to patio containers and window boxes. The flowers are a welcome early source of nectar for bees and other pollinators emerging in spring.
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
| Botanical name | Primula vulgaris 'Queen Lilac Picotee' |
| Mature size | 15–20 cm × 20–30 cm |
| Growth habit | Compact, Rosette-Forming Perennial |
| Position | Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Soil | Moisture-Retentive, Well-Drained, Humus-Rich |
| Flowering | Spring (February–May) and Autumn (September–November) |
| Attracts | Bees and Other Early Pollinators |
| Best for | Borders, Containers, Window Boxes, Bedding, Woodland Gardens |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Primula ‘Queen Lilac Picotee’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
When will it flower?
Expect flowers from spring (february–may) and autumn (september–november). Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Primula ‘Queen Lilac Picotee’ is a known nectar source and is regularly visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.