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Many benefit from cool temperatures to germinate, rewarding patient gardeners with strong plants and early blooms that bridge the gap between winter and the full flush of spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom woodland favourites to early flowering classics, this collection is designed for gardeners who love to get a head start — planting when the air is crisp, the soil is moist, and the promise of spring is just around the corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool‑season sowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate winter to early spring germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart shade to gentle sun positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGardeners who enjoy early starts and seasonal gardening rhythms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet the season guide you, and begin the year with seeds that know when to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"primula-elatior-colossea-mixed","title":"PRIMULA ELATIOR ‘COLOSSEA MIXED’","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePRIMULA ELATIOR ‘COLOSSEA MIXED’\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eElegant spring blooms in soft, classic colours\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimula elatior ‘Colossea Mixed’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautiful strain of cowslip primula, producing large, delicately shaped flowers in a charming mix of pastel and richer spring tones. 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Once established, plants are hardy, reliable, and return year after year with an impressive spring display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌸 Key Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge‑flowered cowslip primula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft mixed colours with classic cottage‑garden appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for shade and cooler garden areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for borders, underplanting, and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy perennial in suitable climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox 70 seeds 0.50g per packet \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed Sowing Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePrimula elatior\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late winter to spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Sow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow late summer to early autumn for spring flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan also be sown in early spring in cool climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Sow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds on the surface of fine, well‑drained seed‑raising mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e cover seed – light aids germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGently mist to moisten the soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep trays cool and consistently moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14–28 days at 10–18°C\u003cbr\u003e(Cold conditions improve results — avoid warm locations)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTransplanting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant seedlings once large enough to handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle carefully to avoid root disturbance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants 20–25 cm apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌱 Growing Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow in \u003cstrong\u003epart shade to full shade\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially in warmer climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil should be rich in organic matter and free‑draining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep soil consistently moist, particularly during flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch well to keep roots cool and retain moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove spent flowers to encourage extended blooming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest suited to cooler garden areas and protected positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHelpful Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimula elatior seeds may benefit from a brief cold period. 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