Primula × polyantha 'Fresh Lemon'

Primula × polyantha 'Fresh Lemon' is a bright and reliable perennial with soft lemon-yellow, fully double flowers. It blooms through winter and early spring, giving long-lasting colour when the garden is still waking up.

This compact primula forms neat clumps of fresh green foliage. Each strong stem carries multiple blooms, creating a full and cheerful display.

Key features

• Fully double soft lemon-yellow flowers
• Long flowering from winter to early spring
• Compact and easy to grow
• Evergreen foliage
• Strong garden performance
• Ideal for containers and borders

Plant size

• Height: around 20cm
• Spread: around 25cm

Other common names

• Polyanthus 'Fresh Lemon'
• Primula Pollyanna 'Fresh Lemon'

Benefits for UK wildlife

• Early flowers provide nectar for bees and emerging pollinators
• Supports insects in late winter and early spring
• Extends the flowering season in wildlife-friendly gardens

Growing tips

• Plant in moist, well-drained soil
• Best in partial shade or light sun
• Water regularly, especially in containers
• Suitable for pots, borders, and spring displays
• Works well with other primulas and early bulbs

Do you want colour through the colder months? Primula × polyantha 'Fresh Lemon' brings brightness and early interest to your garden.

Combine it with hellebores, narcissus, and pulmonaria for a layered seasonal display.