Primula Silver-laced Group [black]

All the laced primroses are gorgeous, but this is by far my favorite. Though, apparently, at primrose shows they're considered highly inferior and shouldn't be seen on the show bench. Whatever. The yellow centers, black petals, and crisp, clear, white edges are absolutely gorgeous, with each color so neatly defined they hardly look real. Utterly sophisticated and perfect as a cut flower in little bouquets. - Joseph

Rare, reliable, long-lived - you gotta have it! I love this heirloom Primula grown since the 1600's because unlike modern hybrids, they live for many years & with care will eventually spread to form a lovely blooming mat to 3' across! Long-blooming here in Zone 10a, 'Silver Laced Black' will put up new flower clusters from Fall through mid-late Spring. The small but beautiful & charming black (with a gold eye) flowers are perfectly outlined in silvery-white and held atop 2" – 3" stems (yay for stems!). Grow in bright shade or AM sun in rich soil & dress with compost several times a year for pure perfection. Wonderful in a container too, just move up a pot size as it begins to spread. May go deciduous in colder zones, or if it dries out, but always reliably returns with Spring or moisture.