Transition plants

The spring-like temperatures of the past week have us positively giddy. As the melting snow recedes, the emergence of dainty snowdrops, cheery crocuses, and the sweeping yellow waves of winter aconite turn a “snowmageddon” winter to memory. We’re already seeing last year’s Johnny jump-ups in bloom and garden centers are filled with all varieties of pansies to complement your emerging daffodils. But we’ve weathered enough March surprises to know that another snowstorm or cold snap is a very real possibility. Which is why we like to satisfy our spring fever with some greenhouse-grown primroses that give us indoor color while we wait for the last frost date to pass. The common English Primrose has a sweet nostalgic quality and a broad color palate. Many varieties have a contrasting eye to add interest. Indoors, keep the soil moist and the plants out of direct sunlight. Once it’s safe to plant outdoors, find a shaded location where it can thrive and provide you with blooms next spring.

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