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Polyanthus 'Pretty Polly Buttercream'Primula x polyantha

Hardy Perennial

What is Hardy Perennial?
A plant that lives for more than two years.
Capable of withstanding outdoor winter temperatures down to -15C.

£29.99

Bold splashes of early spring colour

Neat, compact growth habit

Ideal for creating hardy, low maintenance spring flower bed

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Height Up to 20cm (8in)
Spread Up to 25cm (10in)

Hardy Perennial

cottage gardensalpine & rockeryscented gardenslow maintenance gardenwoodland garden

sun or semi shade

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Description

Polyanthus 'Pretty Polly Buttercream' is a delightful perennial that blooms early in the season, celebrated for its lovely soft yellow flowers that exude a creamy charm. This variety is particularly well-suited for spring bedding, borders, and container arrangements, where it adds a touch of gentle elegance to any display. Its ability to harmonize with both pastel shades and vibrant hues makes it a versatile choice for gardeners looking to create visually appealing seasonal compositions.

The plant produces clusters of delicate buttercream-yellow flowers, each featuring a subtle golden center that enhances their overall allure. Blooming from late winter through mid-spring, 'Pretty Polly Buttercream' injects a burst of color into the garden during the early months, when many other plants are still dormant. Accompanying these blooms is a compact rosette of crinkled, mid-green leaves that not only provide a lush backdrop but also contribute to the plant's tidy appearance, making it an excellent option for pots, troughs, window boxes, and as a front-of-border feature.

This variety thrives best in fertile, humus-rich soil that is moist yet well-drained, and while it prefers partial shade, it can adapt to full sun in cooler climates as long as the soil remains adequately moist. To encourage ongoing flowering, regular deadheading of spent blooms is recommended. Hardy in most UK conditions, withstanding temperatures as low as approximately -15 °C, 'Pretty Polly Buttercream' also plays a vital role in supporting early pollinators, making it a fantastic addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. Height: 20 cm (8 in) Spread: 25 cm (10 in)

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1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant (KH3440)

How to Grow
Polyanthus make colourful bedding plants, or you can grow them in containers and borders or in any fertile, moist, well drained soil. Choose a position in full sun or semi shade.

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Polyanthus make colourful bedding plants, or grow them in containers and borders or in any fertile, moist, well drained soil. Choose a position in full sun or semi shade. During the winter, avoid over watering which may cause the plant to rot in cold conditions. Deadhead faded polyanthus flower stems throughout the flowering period to encourage more blooms to be produced.
Delivery

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Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £7.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered.

Large Non-standard items may incur a higher, lorry delivery charge. Charges will be calculated at checkout, but an example of the lorry charges are listed below.

  • Red - £9.99.
  • Purple - £2.99.

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