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Are your plants suitable for beginners?

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What are plug plants?

Plug plants are young plants grown in individual cells, designed to be potted on to grow stronger before planting out. They're a cost-effective way to fill borders, baskets, and beds.

Are plug plants “garden ready” when they arrive?

They're young plants, so they may need potting on and a short period of growing-on. Once roots strengthen and the plant is actively growing, it's ready to plant out after hardening off.

Primula Vialii ‘Red Hot Poker’ – 9 Pack 3cm Plug Plants | Hardy Perennial - Free P&P

Primula Vialii ‘Red Hot Poker’ – 5 Pack 3cm Plug Plants | Hardy Perennial - FREE P&P

Primula Vialii ‘Red Hot Poker’ is a bold, architectural Primula with distinctive purple flower spikes topped with fiery red tips. These 3cm plug plants are strong, healthy, and only need potting on before planting out.

Perfect for damp borders, pondsides, shaded areas, or woodland gardens, this hardy perennial adds vivid colour and attracts bees and early‑season pollinators.

Size:	- Approx 3 cm
Position:	- Full/Part Sun
Soil:	- Moist and well-draining soil
Height x Spread:	- 30 cm x 20 cm
Flowering:	- April - May
Hardiness:	- Hardy

What You’ll Receive

5 x Primula Vialii ‘Red Hot Poker’ plug plants (3cm)
Well-rooted, vigorous young plants
Packed securely in 100% recycled R‑PET plant-safe packaging

Why Grow This Variety?

Unique bicolour flower spikes — purple + red
Hardy perennial — returns each year
Pollinator friendly — great early nectar source
Compact and elegant — ideal for borders & containers
Thrives in moist, partially shaded gardens

Planting & Care

Position: Partial shade or light sun
Soil: Moist, humus-rich
Flowering: Late spring–early summer
Height: 30–40cm
Tip: Keep moist in dry periods for best flowering

Delivery & Postage

All orders are shipped via Royal Mail 48 Tracked using fully recycled R‑PET protective packs.

Order 2 or more packs for an automatic upgrade to Royal Mail 24 Tracked at no extra cost.

For larger or bespoke quantities, email for a custom quote — shipping via RM24 Tracked.

Call to Action

Add a burst of unusual colour to your borders — order your 5‑pack of Primula Vialii ‘Red Hot Poker’ plugs today!

Qty:

£16.95

Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

Why Us

UK GROWN PLANTS

Provided by a Small Family Nursery Business.

DELIVERED WITH CARE

Plants are well Packaged and travel well. Packaging contains Acid Free Paper and Hay with the Plants wrapped in Food Bags to maintain Moisture Levels.

WE CAN HELP YOU GROW

We are always happy to answer any questions you might have regarding a purchase that you have made or any Plants that you are interested in, so please feel free to Contact Us at anytime.
Happy Gardening
Dartana Plants