Common Primrose 'Charisma red'

Primula vulgaris

How to grow Common Primrose 'Charisma red'

Keep in mind when planting that Charisma red is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Charisma red needs a sandy, loamy and clay soil with a ph of 5.6 to 6.0 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Charisma red from seed

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Charisma red about 105 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Charisma red

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Charisma red is a tender plant.

Harvesting Charisma red

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by early spring.