Common Primrose 'Bumble bee'

Primula vulgaris

How to grow Common Primrose 'Bumble bee'

Keep in mind when planting that Bumble bee 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. Bumble bee needs a sandy, loamy and clay soil with a ph of 5.6 to 6.0 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Bumble bee from seed

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

Transplanting Bumble bee

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

Harvesting Bumble bee

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