Bring a stunning burst of spring colour to your garden with this set of three Primula denticulata, commonly known as the Drumstick Primula. This much-loved hardy perennial produces distinctive globe-shaped flower heads in a beautiful soft lilac, held on sturdy upright stems above rosettes of fresh green foliage. One of the earliest perennials to flower, it is a welcome sight in spring borders and a valuable early nectar source for bees and other pollinators.

Primula denticulata is a robust and reliable plant that thrives in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade or dappled sunlight, though it will also tolerate full sun where the soil remains consistently moist. It is ideal for planting along border edges, in woodland gardens, around ponds, or in containers. Once established, it will naturalise and gradually form attractive clumps, returning year after year with very little maintenance required.

What's Included:

• 3 or 6 x Primula Denticulata Lilac plants, each supplied as a 1Ltr root-ball, ready for planting out or potting on.

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Primula denticulata


• Common Names: Drumstick Primula, Drumstick Primrose


• Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 30–40 cm × 30–40 cm


• Growth Habit: Clump-Forming Herbaceous Perennial


• Perfect for: Borders, Woodland Gardens, Pond Margins, Containers, Cottage Gardens


• Flowering Time: Early to Mid Spring (March–April)


• Flower Form: Dense, Globe-Shaped Clusters on Upright Stems


• Planting Position: Partial Shade to Full Sun (in moist soil)


• Soil Type: Moist, Humus-Rich, Well-Drained


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Early Pollinators


• Type: Fully Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Mid-Green, Spoon-Shaped Leaves Forming a Basal Rosette


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H7)

Planting and Care:

• Plant in moist, fertile soil enriched with organic matter such as compost or well-rotted manure.


• Choose a position in partial shade or full sun where the soil does not dry out.


• Water regularly during dry spells, particularly in the first growing season while plants establish.


• Apply a mulch around the base of the plants in spring to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.


• Divide established clumps every few years in autumn to maintain vigour and increase your stock.


• Remove spent flower stems after flowering to keep plants looking tidy.

Notes: This listing is for the Denticulata Lilac variety, featuring soft lilac-purple drumstick flower heads. Supplied as a set of three 1Ltr plants.