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PRIMROSE Primrose one of the first signs that spring is on its way! The name primrose is derived from the Latin prima rosa meaning 'first rose' of the year.

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PRIMROSE

Primrose – one of the first signs that spring is on its way! The name primrose is derived from the Latin prima rosa meaning ‘first rose’ of the year. Flowers come in shades of amethyst, citrine, garnet, sapphire, and pink tourmaline. These early-bloomers shine in the garden or in containers from March until May. Normally thought of as outdoor plant, primrose also makes an excellent indoor plant. Once the plant has finished blooming inside, move it outside to a protected spot of your summer garden and enjoy a season of additional blooms. This shade loving perennial is easy to grow, low-maintenance and is a vigorous grower. Plant them in masses for real impact in borders in a garden bed. Pinch off spent blooms to extend blooming time.

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