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Key characteristics

Family: Primulaceae
Height: 6 to 8 in
Width: 8 to 10 in
Flower color: Deep saturated red, fully double flowers
Foliage color: Medium to deep green, oval leaves
Bloom time: Early spring
Light: Partial shade to full sun
Water: Moderate moisture
Maintenance: Low, remove spent flowers to extend bloom and tidy foliage after flowering
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 8
Wildlife: Early-season bees

Groundcovers

Primula vulgaris 'Belarina Valentine'

Belarina Valentine Primrose

Primula vulgaris 'Belarina Valentine' produces fully double, rosette-shaped flowers in a deep, saturated red that reads as ruby to garnet in cool spring light. Blooms appear in late winter through early spring, rising just above a dense rosette of softly textured, green leaves. The layered petals form tight, formal blossoms that hold their color well as they age, creating a rich focal point early in the season.

Light

Partial shade to full sun

Water

Moderate moisture

Bloom time

Early spring

Find this plant

Works well in

Woodland Gardens
Borders
Pollinator Gardens
Containers

Companion plants

Epimedium · Sarcococcas · Pulmonarias · Japanese forest grasses · Omphalodes · Primroses

Design tip

Position this richly colored primrose near entrances, patios, or woodland paths where its early blooms become an eye-catching focal point. Pair it with evergreen shrubs, graceful ferns, and contrasting foliage to create depth, texture, and lasting spring interest.