Primula ‘Oakleaf Yellow Picotee’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 2L Pot
Primula ‘Oakleaf Yellow Picotee’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 2L Pot
Primula ‘Oakleaf Yellow Picotee’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with flowering late winter to 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.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Mature size: 15–20 cm × 20–30 cm
- Flowering: Late Winter to Spring
- Position: Partial Shade to Dappled Sunlight (tolerates full sun in moist soil)
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Early Pollinators
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 2L pot
The detail
Bring a splash of early-season colour to your garden with this charming Primula Oakleaf Yellow Picotee. Part of the distinctive Oakleaf series, this variety is prized for its uniquely shaped, deeply lobed foliage reminiscent of oak leaves, paired with cheerful yellow blooms edged with a delicate picotee margin. A reliable and hardy perennial, it returns year after year, providing welcome colour when the garden needs it most.
Supplied as an established plant in a 2 litre pot, this Primula is outdoor garden ready and can be planted straight into borders, containers, or woodland-style planting schemes. Its compact, clump-forming habit makes it ideal for edging paths, filling gaps at the front of beds, or brightening up shady corners.
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 'Oakleaf Yellow Picotee' |
| Mature size | 15–20 cm × 20–30 cm |
| Growth habit | Low-Growing, Clump-Forming Perennial |
| Position | Partial Shade to Dappled Sunlight (tolerates full sun in moist soil) |
| Soil | Moist, Well-Drained, Humus-Rich Soil |
| Flowering | Late Winter to Spring |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies & Early Pollinators |
| Best for | Borders, Woodland Gardens, Containers, Rockeries, Path Edging |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Primula ‘Oakleaf Yellow 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 late winter to spring. Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Primula ‘Oakleaf Yellow 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?
Supplied as a single specimen in 2L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.