{"product_id":"primula-capitata-marginal-pond-plants-bp095","title":"Primula capitata (Round-headed Himalayan Primrose)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrimula capitata\u003c\/em\u003e is round-headed Himalayan primrose, a small primrose for cool, damp conditions. It’s often grown for its tight flower heads in summer and its powdery-looking leaves. It works well in shaded bog edges and cool raised bog planters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt forms a low rosette of leaves, often with a pale bloom on the surface. Flower stems carry rounded heads of purple flowers. Height is usually 15 to 30cm. In the right conditions it can flower over a long run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt prefers cool, damp soil and it dislikes hot, dry spells. Shelter and steady moisture matter a lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade is best. Avoid hot afternoon sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Humus-rich, moisture-holding soil with good drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep consistently damp, but avoid stagnant water around the crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf mould helps keep roots cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e It can self-seed in damp pockets. You can also divide carefully in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your bog garden gets hot in summer, try it in a shadier corner or in a pot sunk into the bog where you can control conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitability for Bog Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis suits bog gardens as a small feature plant for cool, shaded edges. It works well near paths where you can see the flower heads up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best kept away from aggressive spreaders that would smother the rosette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen does \u003cem\u003ePrimula capitata\u003c\/em\u003e flower?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOften in summer, sometimes over a long period in cool, damp conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart shade is best to keep it cool and prevent scorching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it grow in saturated bog centres?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt prefers damp soil with drainage, so plant it on the upper edge or a raised pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it self-seed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can self-seed in damp, cool pockets if allowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"When does Primula capitata flower?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Often in summer, sometimes over a long period in cool, damp conditions.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Does it need shade?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Part shade is best to keep it cool and prevent scorching.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can it grow in saturated bog centres?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It prefers damp soil with drainage, so plant it on the upper edge or a raised pocket.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Will it self-seed?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It can self-seed in damp, cool pockets if allowed.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Lincspplants","offers":[{"title":"1 \/ 7cm","offer_id":51236357407000,"sku":"BP095-plug","price":2.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 9cm","offer_id":51236357439768,"sku":"BP095-9cm","price":6.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 9cm Potted","offer_id":51236357472536,"sku":"BP095-9cmpot","price":8.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 1Ltr","offer_id":51236357505304,"sku":"BP095-1ltr","price":10.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 1Ltr Potted","offer_id":51236357538072,"sku":"BP095-1ltrpot","price":12.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 3Ltr","offer_id":51236357570840,"sku":"BP095-3ltr","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 3Ltr Potted","offer_id":51236357603608,"sku":"BP095-3ltrpot","price":23.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 2 x Pot \u0026 2 x Compost","offer_id":51656232927512,"sku":"BP095-2xpot-2xcompost","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 \/ 7cm","offer_id":51714693136664,"sku":"BP095-Plug-3x","price":7.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 \/ 9cm","offer_id":51714693169432,"sku":"BP095-9cm-3x","price":19.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 \/ 1Ltr","offer_id":51714693202200,"sku":"BP095-1Ltr-3x","price":30.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 \/ 3Ltr","offer_id":51714693234968,"sku":"BP095-3Ltr-3x","price":55.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/2075\/9064\/files\/primula_capitata.jpg?v=1765308980","url":"https:\/\/sarracenia.house\/products\/primula-capitata-marginal-pond-plants-bp095","provider":"Sarracenia House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}