{"product_id":"primula-polyantha-red-laced-red-laced-primrose","title":"Primula × polyantha 'Red Laced' - Red-Laced Primrose","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis beautifully detailed perennial produces rich crimson to deep red blooms, each edged with fine golden or pale red lacing and centred with a bright yellow eye. \u003ci\u003ePrimula × polyantha\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Red Laced’ brings classic heritage charm to spring displays, flowering in neat clusters above tidy rosettes of green foliage. Its bold colour and ornate edging make it a perfect choice for both borders and potted displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrimula × polyantha\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ‘Red Laced’, commonly known as the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRed-Laced Primrose\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is celebrated for its traditional Victorian looks and reliable spring flowering. With its compact habit and velvety, eye-catching blooms, it pairs beautifully with other laced and polyanthus varieties in cottage gardens and formal spring displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"width: 100.088%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"97\" style=\"width: 17.1378%;\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"92\" style=\"width: 16.2544%;\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"178\" style=\"width: 31.4488%;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}' style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003ePerennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}' style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSpring-Blooming, Traditional Variety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}' style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e April – May\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Semi-evergreen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrimula × polyantha\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Red Laced’ (a hybrid of \u003ci\u003eP. vulgaris\u003c\/i\u003e × \u003ci\u003eP. veris\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynonyms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRed-Laced Primula, Laced Polyanthus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRed-Laced Primrose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCultivated variety bred in the long-standing tradition of 18th–19th century ‘laced’ primulas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDeadhead faded flowers to encourage further blooms. Remove old or damaged leaves in autumn or early spring to maintain plant health and appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAn early source of nectar for bees and other spring pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrefers partial shade and cool, sheltered conditions. Ideal for borders, alpine beds, containers, or planting beneath deciduous shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eKeep soil consistently moist but well-drained. Avoid watering the crown and water at the base to prevent rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThrives in fertile, humus-rich soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Improve heavy or dry soil with compost or leaf mould before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eApply a balanced fertiliser in early spring. A light feed after flowering can support healthy foliage into summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMildly toxic if ingested – best kept out of reach of pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFor the best flower display, grow in groups or in individual clay pots, especially in auricula theatres or shaded patio spots where their rich colours and ornate edges can be admired up close. 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