Belarina® Rhapsody Primrose

Light Needs

Partial Shade to Partial Sun

(3 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

6-8 Inches

Mature Spread

6-10 Inches

Growing Zones

4 to 8

Belarina® Rhapsody Primrose (Primula vulgaris ‘Kerbelsody’) brings crisp contrast to the early spring garden with fully double white flowers edged in a delicate blue edging. The petals are tightly layered, creating a ruffled rosette that sits just above bright green, lightly crinkled foliage. Bloom begins in early spring and continues for weeks in cool weather. Plants stay compact at 5–8 inches tall and 10–12 inches wide, forming a tidy mound that fits easily along shaded paths or at the front of woodland beds. We often plant this selection near entryways, where the detail in the petal edging and its light fragrance can be appreciated up close.

Belarina® primroses are bred for large, sterile blooms that hold longer in the landscape. The foliage remains semi-evergreen in mild winters and provides a neat base through the growing season. Hardy in USDA zones 4–8, this primrose performs best in regions with cool springs and consistent moisture. Deer typically avoid it, and it tolerates the damp soils common in shade gardens. Use it in mass plantings beneath deciduous shrubs, along the edge of a shaded rock garden, in cottage-style borders, or grouped in spring containers.

Belarina® Rhapsody Primrose Care

Plant in part shade to full shade, with morning sun tolerated in cooler climates. Afternoon shade is important where spring temperatures rise quickly. Soil should be fertile, rich in organic matter, and evenly moist but not waterlogged, with a slightly acidic to neutral pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Incorporate compost at planting time to improve structure and moisture retention. Keep the root zone consistently damp during active growth because its shallow roots can dry out quickly. A light feeding with a balanced granular fertilizer in early spring supports flowering, but heavy fertilization is unnecessary. In hot, dry summers, plants may enter dormancy if moisture declines.

Remove spent flower stems after bloom to maintain a clean appearance. Divide clumps every two to three years in late spring or early fall to refresh growth. In colder regions, apply a light mulch after the ground freezes to protect crowns from frost heave.

Belarina® Rhapsody Primrose Spacing

Space plants 10–12 inches apart in borders to allow each mound to develop fully. For container planting, choose a pot at least 10–12 inches wide with drainage holes and a moisture-retentive mix. Pair with Solomon’s seal for arching height, Virginia bluebells for layered spring color, or Siberian iris at the back of a moist border for vertical structure. These companions prefer filtered light and steady soil moisture, maintaining balanced growth in mixed plantings.

Simple Plant Spacing Calculator

Planting Shape

Rectangle Circle Known Area

Length (ft)

Width (ft)

Diameter (ft)

Or enter radius below

Radius (ft)

Known Area (sq ft)

Plant Spacing On-Center (in)

Pattern

Square (grid) Triangular (staggered)

Fill edge gaps (max plants)

Enter area to see results.

Visual Preview

Print / Save PDF

Powered by