{"product_id":"col-2l-pri-oak-blux1","title":"Primula ‘Oakleaf Blue’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 2L Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrimula ‘Oakleaf Blue’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with blue and flowering early to mid spring. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 2L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 cm × 20–30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early to Mid Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial Shade to Dappled Shade (tolerates some morning sun)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees \u0026amp; Early-Season Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single plant in a 2L pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring a splash of rich blue colour to your garden in early spring with this charming Primula Oakleaf Blue. Part of the distinctive Oakleaf series, this perennial primula is celebrated for its uniquely lobed, oak-shaped foliage and clusters of vibrant blue flowers. Supplied as a garden-ready plant in a 2 litre root-ball, it is well-established and ready to plant straight into borders, containers, or woodland-style garden settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrimula Oakleaf Blue is a reliable, low-maintenance perennial that returns year after year, providing a welcome burst of colour when the rest of the garden is just waking up. The attractive, deeply lobed leaves add textural interest even when the plant is not in flower, making it a valuable addition to shaded borders and underplanting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy ours\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrimula vulgaris 'Oakleaf Blue'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–20 cm × 20–30 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-Growing, Clump-Forming Perennial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePartial Shade to Dappled Shade (tolerates some morning sun)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly to Mid Spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully Hardy (suitable for UK gardens)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBees \u0026amp; Early-Season Pollinators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBorders, Containers, Rockeries, Woodland Gardens, Underplanting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it come back next year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — Primula ‘Oakleaf Blue’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen will it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect flowers from early to mid spring. Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it really bee-friendly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — Primula ‘Oakleaf Blue’ is a known nectar source and is regularly visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size pot does it arrive in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a single specimen in 2L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Season 28","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57506614772095,"sku":"COL-2L-PRI-OAK-BLUX1","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/7778\/0863\/files\/file_76943657-95ee-43e7-9d78-5ce9b03bf82c.png?v=1778621038","url":"https:\/\/www.season28.co.uk\/products\/col-2l-pri-oak-blux1","provider":"Season 28","version":"1.0","type":"link"}