Primula ‘Little Queen Lime’ — Hardy Herbaceous Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)

Primula ‘Little Queen Lime’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with compact lime-green primroses with yellow eye and flowering march to may. 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: 10–20cm × 20cm
• Flowering: March to May
• Position: Partial Shade (full sun if soil stays moist)
• Attracts: Early bees, pollinators
• Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots

The detail

Primula ‘Little Queen Lime’ is compact rosette, settles happily into spring borders, woodland gardens, edging, containers, cottage gardens.

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

Frequently asked

Will it come back next year?

Yes — Primula ‘Little Queen Lime’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will return reliably each year, growing stronger as it establishes.

When does it flower?

Expect flowers from march to may. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage repeat flowering.

Is it really bee-friendly?

Yes — Primula ‘Little Queen Lime’ is a known nectar source visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.

Will it cope with a shady spot?

Yes — Primula ‘Little Queen Lime’ prefers partial shade (full sun if soil stays moist), which makes it a good choice for less sunny parts of the garden.

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.