Plant Pick of the Week
Are you looking to brighten up the dark, gloomy days of winter with a pot or two of indoor color? Look no further! Primula obconica, commonly called German primrose, is adored for its interesting clusters of showy flowers in white or shades of coral, pink or purple. German primrose is happiest in full sun or bright light areas with soil that is kept barely moist. Best uses: place blooming pots of German primrose in any room of the home (or in the office) where you want a quick pick-me-up of color for a few weeks. Unlike some other primroses, this one is not hardy in our climate (zone 7) and will not overwinter from year to year; zones 9 and warmer treat this plant as a perennial.
