Primula PRIMA BELARINA® Carnival ('Kerbelcarni')

Carnival Yellow Primrose (Primula PRIMA BELARINA® Carnival) belongs to the distinguished BELARINA® Series, bred by David Kerley and selected for its stunning double blooms and rich, vibrant colour.

Primula (Primrose) is a classic spring-blooming perennial cherished for its profusion of colourful flowers.

Carnival Primrose stands out in the BELARINA® Series with its impressively large, double blooms measuring up to 6 cm (2.5 in) across. Each bright yellow flower is beautifully accented with striking coral-red highlights, soft light edging, and a deep chartreuse eye, creating a vibrant multicolored display.

Exceptionally floriferous and vigorous, the upward-facing blossoms sit on crisp, crinkled, bright green foliage. When in full bloom, this double orange and yellow primrose is so generously covered in flowers that they nearly blanket the entire mound of the plant - more so than other varieties in the series. Sweetly fragrant and notably long-blooming, this delightful yellow primrose attracts bees and butterflies from March to May.

Hardy to zone 4a, this double primrose plant thrives in partial shade and consistently moist, well-drained soil. It will tolerate sunnier locations; however, in hot, dry summers it may enter dormancy if adequate moisture is not maintained.

Forming neat, compact clumps up to 30 cm (12 in) wide, Primula PRIMA BELARINA® Carnival is ideal for borders, edging, and containers. It also performs beautifully in rock gardens, open woodland settings, and along streams, bogs, or ponds. While typically not used for cut flowers, the larger flowers of ‘Carnival’ can certainly add charm to petite spring arrangements.

Low-maintenance and versatile, this appealing perennial brings the hope, joy, and brightness that define the spring season. Plant Carnival Primrose and watch your garden come alive with cheerful colour and renewed energy.