BELARINA® BERRY DARLING PRIMROSE
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BELARINA® BERRY DARLING PRIMROSE
Primula vulgaris 'Belarina® Berry Darling'
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Eco gallon Potted
(SKU: 20822)
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List Price $25.00 Per Plant
Hardiness Zone: 4-8 · Mature Height: 5-8 Inches · Mature Spread: 10-12 Inches
Few flowers capture the excitement of spring quite like BELARINA® Berry Darling Primrose. Its richly layered, double blooms emerge in a sumptuous burgundy-red shade that instantly draws attention and brings warmth to shaded garden spaces. Unlike traditional primroses, the fully double flowers create the appearance of tiny roses sprinkled across a lush cushion of bright green foliage. The result is a sophisticated display that feels refreshingly unique. This primrose welcomes the new season with remarkable elegance.
One of the standout features of BELARINA® Berry Darling Primrose is its impressively long bloom season. Because the blossoms are sterile, the plant devotes its energy to producing more flowers instead of setting seed, rewarding gardeners with weeks of continuous color throughout the spring. The lightly fragrant blooms also attract early-season pollinators. Its compact, mounding habit creates an eye-catching carpet of color without overwhelming neighboring plants. Every bloom seems to invite a closer look thanks to its densely layered double flowers with rich, velvety texture.
BELARINA® Berry Darling Primrose shines in woodland gardens, shaded borders, cottage landscapes, and beneath trees where its vivid flowers provide a welcome burst of seasonal brilliance. Pair it with ferns, hostas, hellebores, bleeding hearts, and colorful spring bulbs for a dynamic display of texture and color that evolves throughout the season. The fragrant and cheerful flowers also make lovely additions to fresh-cut spring bouquets. Easy to grow and dependable year after year, BELARINA® Berry Darling Primrose delivers outstanding spring performance while adding charm, elegance, and lasting curb appeal to almost any shaded garden.
BELARINA® BERRY DARLING PRIMROSE Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - Low Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - High Resistance |
Flower Type*
| • | Double Blooming |
Growth Habit*
| • | Compact Growing |
Growth Rate*
| • | Medium |
Leaf Color Fall*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Spring*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Green |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Nature Assets*
| • | Attracts Bees |
Plant Type*
| • | Perennial |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Wet Areas |
| • | Average |
| • | Moist |
| • | Prefers Wet or Boggy Soils |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Border Plant |
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Erosion Control |
| • | Groundcover |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Near Water Gardens or Ponds |
| • | Rain Garden |
| • | Understory Planting |
| • | Flowering |
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BELARINA® BERRY DARLING PRIMROSE Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
- Recommended Soil:
- Thrives in fertile, organically enriched soil with excellent moisture retention.
- Prefers evenly moist, well-drained locations that avoid prolonged soggy conditions.
- Performs well across acidic, neutral, or slightly alkaline soils.
- Adding compost each season helps encourage vigorous spring growth and flowering.
- Sun Exposure:
- Best flowering occurs in part shade with several hours of gentle morning sun.
- Also performs beautifully in bright, full shade.
- Protect foliage and blooms from intense afternoon sunlight.
- Ideal for woodland gardens and other sheltered landscape settings.
- Irrigation Needs:
- Maintain consistently moist soil throughout the growing season.
- Increase watering during warm, dry spring weather.
- A layer of mulch helps conserve moisture and moderate soil temperatures.
- Avoid allowing the root zone to dry completely between waterings.
- Feeding & Nutrients:
- Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
- Compost or leaf mold provides valuable organic nutrients.
- Avoid excessive nitrogen, which encourages foliage over flowers.
- Healthy soil promotes stronger blooming and vibrant foliage color.
- Pruning & Maintenance:
- Remove faded flowers to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage continued blooming.
- Trim away damaged or yellowing foliage as needed.
- Keep planting areas free of weeds that compete for moisture and nutrients.
- Divide mature clumps every few years if growth becomes crowded.
Family: Primulaceae · Common Name: Primrose
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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Interesting Notes About BELARINA® BERRY DARLING PRIMROSE
- A Rose in Disguise: The BELARINA® Series is celebrated for its fully double blooms, giving each flower the appearance of a miniature rose.
- Built to Bloom Longer: Because BELARINA® flowers are sterile, they spend less energy producing seed and more energy creating an extended display of double blossoms throughout spring.
- Sweet Spring Fragrance: Unlike many modern primroses, BELARINA® selections are appreciated for their pleasant fragrance, making them as enjoyable to experience up close as they are from across the garden.
- A Welcome Feast: Early-emerging bees can feed on primroses as one of the season's early nectar sources when relatively few other flowers are available.
- Centuries of Garden Fame: Primroses have been treasured in European gardens for hundreds of years and have inspired artists, poets, and gardeners with their cheerful blooms that symbolize renewal and the arrival of spring.
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