Primula × polyantha 'Sunny Yellow'

Primula × polyantha 'Sunny Yellow' is a cheerful and upright primrose with elegant, fully double blooms. Its bright yellow flowers appear in early spring, adding colour to borders and containers.

This compact variety is easy to grow and suits woodland gardens, rockeries, and seasonal displays. It brings fresh interest at the start of the growing season.

Key features

• Fully double bright yellow flowers
• Light, delicate fragrance
• Early spring flowering
• Compact and upright habit
• Hardy and reliable

Plant size

• Height: 20cm to 25cm
• Spread: up to 25cm

Other common names

• Polyanthus 'Sunny Yellow'
• Sunny Yellow Pollyanna Primrose

Benefits for UK wildlife

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

Growing tips

• Plant in fertile, well-drained soil
• Keep soil evenly moist
• Best in sun or partial shade
• Mulch to conserve moisture and protect roots
• Remove faded flowers to encourage more blooms

Do you want bright colour early in the year? Primula × polyantha 'Sunny Yellow' lifts your garden when it needs it most.

Combine it with hellebores, spring bulbs, and woodland plants for a natural display.