
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Characteristics
Compact plants with richly
Growth Habit
Clump
Bloom Season
Late spring to summer
Flavour Profile
Not applicable
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
Non-GMO
Plant Type
Flowering Perennial
Planting Season
Spring, Autumn
Fruit Size
Not applicable
Plant Height
20–30 cm
Light Requirement
Full sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Hardiness Zones
4–8
Container Garden
Yes
Container Garden
Yes
Plant Spacing
25–30 cm
Planting Depth
Surface sow
Growing Conditions
Moist
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Primrose veris 'Sunset Red Colours' brighten shady garden areas?
Can Primrose veris 'Sunset Red Colours' brighten shady garden areas?
Yes. Its colorful blooms add vibrant seasonal interest to partially shaded borders, woodland gardens, and naturalized plantings.
Do the flowers appear in clusters above the foliage?
Do the flowers appear in clusters above the foliage?
Yes. The blooms are carried in graceful clusters on upright stems, rising above the low-growing rosettes of leaves.
Can Primrose veris 'Sunset Red Colours' be planted beneath deciduous trees?
Can Primrose veris 'Sunset Red Colours' be planted beneath deciduous trees?
Yes. It grows well beneath deciduous trees where it receives spring sunlight before the canopy fully develops.
Will the flowers attract early-season pollinators?
Will the flowers attract early-season pollinators?
Yes. The nectar-rich blooms provide an early food source for bees and other beneficial pollinating insects.
Does the plant form larger clumps over time?
Does the plant form larger clumps over time?
Yes. As a perennial, it gradually develops into attractive clumps under suitable growing conditions.
How is Primrose veris 'Sunset Red Colours' different from common cowslip?
How is Primrose veris 'Sunset Red Colours' different from common cowslip?
Primrose veris 'Sunset Red Colours' is selected for its distinctive red and sunset-toned blooms, while common cowslip (Primula veris) typically produces yellow flowers.