Petite and Fragrant Flowers

Bumble Bee Primrose

Petite and Fragrant Flowers

Eye-catching color in the shade
Grows just 6-8 in. tall
Blooms from spring to early summer
Can be grown in a container

Charming perennial grows just 6-8 in. tall with flowers that stand out in the shade. The petite flowers have a unique bumble bee color pattern in hues of yellow and black-brown. Blooming from spring to early summer, the fragrant flowers attract butterflies. With its compact size and lush foliage, Bumblebee Primrose is ideal for planting in containers or grouped in front borders where the clusters of flowers really catch the eye. Deer tend to pass it by. Performs best when planted in partial shade. Zones 3-8.

Estimated Shipping Date:

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping timeframes outlined below. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on weight.

Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	All Other Perennials & Potted Plants
3A-4A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
4B	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
5A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
5B	4/7/25 - 5/30/25
6A	3/24/25 - 5/30/25
6B	3/10/25 - 5/30/25
7A	2/24/25 - 5/30/25
7B	2/17/25 - 5/9/25
8A	2/17/25 - 5/9/25
8B	2/10/25 - 5/9/25
9A	2/10/25 - 5/9/25
9B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25
10A & B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25
Last Order Date	Zones 3A-7A: May 26, 2025 Zones 7B-10B: May 5, 2025

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Product Details

Botanical Name: Primula 'Eliator Gold Lace'
Height: 6 - 8
Spacing:6-12"
Spread:6-12"
Light Required:Partial Shade
Color: Bright Yellow centers surrounded by black-brown petals edged in golden yellow.
Size: Premium
Blooms: Early Spring, Mid Spring, Late Spring, All Spring, Early Summer
Zone: 3-8

Form: Perennials
Flower Form: Rounded flower heads form terminal clusters above the rosette of foliage.
Growth Rate: Moderate.
Pruning: Clumps should be divided every 3-4 years, immediately after blooming.
Foliage: Forms basal rosettes of oval to lance shaped leaves with a wrinkled texture in light to medium green.