PRIMA BELARINA® CARVINAL PRIMROSE
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PRIMA BELARINA® CARVINAL PRIMROSE
Primula vulgaris
'kerbelcarni'
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Eco gallon Potted
(SKU: 20826)
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List Price $25.00 Per Plant
Hardiness Zone: 4-8 · Mature Height: 5-8 Inches · Mature Spread: 10-12 Inches
PRIMA BELARINA® Carnival Primrose bring spring festivities to life with a vibrant and captivating floral display. Unlike traditional primroses, this exceptional selection produces larger double blossoms that glow with golden yellow centers accented by warm coral-red highlights and soft pale edges. The combination creates remarkable depth and dimension, making every flower feel like a show on its own. Blooming just as gardens warm from winter, this cheerful perennial fills shaded landscapes with fun, color, and unmistakable charm. It's the kind of early-season beauty that instantly draws admiring glances (and sniffs) from gardeners and pollinators alike.
As part of the innovative PRIMA BELARINA® Series, Carnival builds upon the beloved BELARINA® collection by producing larger flowers while maintaining the exceptional bloom longevity that gardeners appreciate. During peak bloom, the abundance of blossoms can nearly conceal the compact mound of fresh green foliage beneath, creating an impressive carpet of color for weeks. The lightly fragrant blooms, large flowers, and compact growth habit make PRIMA BELARINA® Carnival Primrose perfectly suited for pathways, shaded borders, or planting in generous drifts where its exuberant colors can truly shine.
Thriving in consistently moist, fertile soil and part shade to full shade, PRIMA BELARINA® Carnival Primrose is well adapted to USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 8. It pairs beautifully with ferns, hostas, brunnera, hellebores, pulmonaria, and other shade-loving companions that enhance its warm golden tones. After flowering, its tidy green foliage continues contributing texture and freshness to the garden. PRIMA BELARINA® Carnival Primrose will put on a show you won't forget.
PRIMA BELARINA® CARVINAL 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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PRIMA BELARINA® CARVINAL PRIMROSE Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Recommended Soil
- Plant in fertile, humus-rich soil that stays evenly moist while draining well.
- Amend the planting area with compost or organic matter to improve moisture retention and root health.
- Grows well in slightly acidic, neutral, or mildly alkaline soils.
- Avoid heavy, poorly drained locations where standing water may damage the crown.
Sun Exposure
- Performs best in part shade with gentle morning sunlight or filtered afternoon light.
- Excellent for woodland gardens and shaded borders beneath deciduous trees.
- Provide protection from prolonged hot afternoon sun, especially in southern climates.
- Cool spring temperatures encourage the longest flowering display.
Irrigation Needs
- Keep soil consistently moist throughout spring and periods of active growth.
- Water often during dry weather to support the shallow root system.
- Apply organic mulch to help moderate soil moisture and temperature.
- Do not allow the soil to dry out while plants are actively growing.
Feeding & Nutrients
- Feed in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
- Top-dress annually with compost to protect from high temperatures and improve soil quality.
- Avoid fertilizers high in nitrogen, which may encourage foliage instead of flowers.
- Healthy, organically enriched soil supports stronger flowering year after year.
Pruning & Maintenance
- Remove faded flower stems to encourage a tidy appearance and prolonged blooming.
- Trim damaged foliage each spring.
- Divide mature clumps every few years after flowering if plants become crowded.
- Maintain even soil moisture during warmer weather to reduce the likelihood of summer dormancy.
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 PRIMA BELARINA® CARVINAL PRIMROSE
Supersized by Design: PRIMA BELARINA® Carnival was developed to produce noticeably larger double flowers than the original BELARINA® series, with blooms that can reach an impressive 2 to 2½ inches across.
A Breeder's Vision: This remarkable series was developed by respected British breeder David Kerley, whose work has elevated modern primroses with improved flower form, vigor, and extended garden performance.
A Floral Blanket: During peak bloom, the sheer number of flowers can nearly hide the foliage beneath, creating one of the fullest floral displays found among modern double primroses.
Spring's First Welcome Committee: Blooming from early through late spring, the lightly fragrant flowers provide valuable nectar for bees emerging after winter when food sources are still relatively limited.
Glowing Garden Companions: The warm golden and coral tones create striking combinations with blue woodland phlox, silver-brushed brunnera, purple pulmonaria, and the fresh green texture of emerging ferns for a colorful spring landscape.
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