Readers can buy a tray of 66 mixed Primula denticulata for £12.95, or two trays for £20.90. Send cheques/postal orders to Telegraph Garden Service, Dept. TL633, 452 Chester Road, Manchester M16 9HL.

What: This primrose, also known as Primula denticulata, is quite like a lollipop when it blooms. The tiny flowers are tightly arranged on an orb about 2 inches in diameter and 6 inches above the ...

Plant of the week: Drumstick primula (Primula denticulata) A RELATIVE of primroses, these plants make neat rosettes of primrose-like leaves, from the centre of which colourful flowers grow. 14:05 ...

Primula denticulata, also known as drumstick primrose, reaches 8-12 inches and has a globular flower form. Primula polyantha reach 6-12 inches and make a nice addition to an outdoor miniature garden.

BRIGHT POTS. One of the easiest primulas to grow, Primula denticulata bears ball-shaped clusters of flowers in pink, white or purple on thick stems up to 18in tall before the new leaves develop.

Even though the weather for March was a bit unbelievable, there is a silver lining to every cloud: the fact that the primroses are only really coming into their own now means that there is a ...

They are flowering their hearts out at this time of year in all colours of the rainbow. Hannah Stephenson offers tips on how to get the best out of… ...