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Bouquet Perfect™ Rosalina Primrose: Pink Picotee by the Path
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Bouquet Perfect™ Rosalina primrose covers itself in bright rose-pink flowers, each petal outlined in a narrow white edge around a small yellow eye. The blooms pack into a tight dome over the leaves, so a single plant looks like a little pink and white bouquet set on the ground.
The flowers carry a light fragrance, which is a good reason to plant it where you walk often. Just not in the lavender bed: Rosalina wants cool shade and moist soil, and it shines in the shady parts of the garden in early spring.
Rosalina at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Primula vulgaris Bouquet Perfect™ Rosalina |
| Flowers | Bright rose pink with a white picotee edge and yellow eye, about 1.5 to 2 inches across |
| Fragrance | Light |
| Size | 5 to 8 inches tall, 10 to 12 inches wide |
| Bloom | Early to late April, lasting for weeks |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 4 to 8 |
| Light | Part sun to part shade, or full shade |
Plant it where you will notice it
A fragrance that is light is best enjoyed up close. Line a shaded front walk with Rosalina, tuck a few beside the back steps or fill a pot by the door. You will catch the scent each time you pass, and the pink and white color reads well even in deep shade.
For a fragrant garden that runs all season, use the shady beds for spring scent and the sunny beds for lavender in summer. Rosalina is done with its main show by the time the lavender buds color, so the two hand off nicely without ever sharing soil. Map both areas in the Companion Plant Planner.
A spring container idea
Rosalina's tidy mound is made for pots. Plant three in a wide, shallow container with a trailing green plant at the edge, keep it in a shaded spot and water whenever the top of the mix feels dry. After bloom, move the primroses into a shaded bed so they can settle in for future springs.
Care notes
- Soil: humus-rich and evenly moist, especially while blooming, but never waterlogged.
- Deadheading: pull off faded flowers. Because the flowers are sterile, the plant keeps producing new ones for weeks.
- Summer: keep the soil moist through July and August. Heat may push the leaves into semi-dormancy, which is normal.
- Winter: plant by early fall, use a light leaf mulch in exposed spots and avoid soggy ground.
- Dividing: split crowded clumps after bloom every few years.
Ordering format
Rosalina is offered as a 72-cell plug tray. See the product page for current availability.
Frequently asked questions
Why are my primrose leaves wilting in July?
Primroses dislike heat and drought. Wilting or semi-dormant leaves in midsummer usually mean the plant needs more shade and steady water. It should recover as the weather cools.
What pests bother primroses?
Slugs, aphids and spider mites are the most common. Spacing plants for airflow also helps prevent gray mold.
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