A reliable bloomer, Primula 'Crescendo Blue Shades' (Polyanthus Primrose) is a semi-evergreen perennial producing umbels of large, cobalt-blue flowers adorned with a bright yellow heart. Blooming from late winter to early spring, they stand out beautifully against the rosette of oval, wrinkled, dark green leaves. Easy to grow, this primrose looks terrific in large bedding displays with tulips and pansies.

A reliable bloomer, Primula 'Crescendo Bright Red' (Polyanthus Primrose) is a semi-evergreen or evergreen perennial producing umbels of bright red flowers adorned with a bright yellow heart. Blooming from late winter to early spring, they stand out beautifully against the rosette of oval, wrinkled, dark green leaves. Easy to grow, this primrose looks terrific in large bedding displays with tulips and pansies.

Vigorous, award-winning Primula 'Francisca' (Polyanthus Primrose) is a semi-evergreen perennial producing umbels of large, flat, slightly ruffled, pale jade green flowers, 2.5 in. (4 cm), adorned with a star-shaped, yellow heart. It blooms far longer than most primroses, from early spring to mid-summer, and remains attractive for many weeks or even months. Easy to grow, this unusual primrose looks terrific in the garden or containers. A real conversation piece! Excellent cut flowers with a long vase life (up to 3 weeks).

Noted for its creeping habit, Primula 'Perle Von Bottrop' is a compact, evergreen perennial bearing masses of large, regal purple flowers adorned with contrasting, small yellow eyes. Blooming profusely from early to late spring, they literally cover the rosette of bright green leaves. This hybrid primrose spreads by creeping rhizomes to form small, attractive clumps. Perfect for the rock garden.

A real showstopper, Primula 'Zebra Blue' (Polyanthus Primrose) is a compact perennial producing large, blue and white striped flowers, 2 in. wide (5 cm), adorned with a bright yellow heart. Blooming over a long flowering period, from late winter to late spring, they stand out beautifully against the rosette of lance-shaped, dark green leaves. Easy to grow, this primula acaulis looks great in borders or in containers.

Hardy and easy to grow, award-winning Primula elatior (Oxlip) is a semi-evergreen perennial favored by many gardeners with partially shaded gardens. It bears one-sided clusters of nodding, soft yellow, fragrant flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), adorned with a darker heart. Blooming from mid-spring to early summer, the luminous blossoms are borne atop upright stems that arise from a delicate rosette of oblong-ovate, fresh green leaves. A sight to be treasured when planted in drifts or swathes. Perfect in a woodland garden or other naturalized area.

One of the most distinctive Polyanthus Primroses, Primula Gold-laced Group are semi-evergreen to evergreen perennials forming a rosette of oval, mid-green leaves sometimes tinged red. In mid to late spring, they produce eye-catching, flat flowers adorned with golden centers and intricately edged with shimmering gold. Hardy and easy to grow, these old favorites look great at the edge of flowerbeds or in containers. Wonderful when planted with early daffodils.

Primula veris 'Sunset Shades' (Common Cowslip) is a semi-evergreen perennial favored by many gardeners with partially shaded gardens. Hardy and easy to grow, it bears large umbels of nodding, tubular, fragrant flowers in shades of yellow, orange and coppery red in mid-late spring. The brilliant blossoms are borne atop upright stems above delicate rosettes of oblong-ovate, fresh green leaves. A flamboyant choice for the shade garden.

Fragrant, with rich, sunny yellow flowers, award-winning Primula veris (Common Cowslip) is a semi-evergreen perennial favored by many gardeners with partially shaded gardens. Hardy and easy to grow, it bears umbels of nodding, bell-shaped flowers in mid-late spring, atop upright stems and delicate rosettes of oblong-ovate, fresh green leaves. Easily growing up to 8-10 in. tall (20-25 cm), Cowslip produces seeds and may establish itself to form extensive populations in disturbed areas. Virtually pest-free and low maintenance, it attracts birds and butterflies but deer and rabbits will ignore it!

Prized for their dazzling color show early in the season, Primula x elatior 'Pacific Hybrids' (English Primrose) are short-lived perennials forming a rosette of oblong leaves, with erect stems bearing large flowers in vibrant colors in mid-spring. Blooming freely in a magnificent range of colors including yellow, maroon, lavender, white, pink, and blue-violet, the blossoms are adorned with large, conspicuous eyes of contrasting colors. Spectacular and vigorous, they are perfect for the front of borders or containers.