Now it is May, the candelabra primulas are a must see in the gardens at Paxton House. Their distinctive lollipop heads and cheerful bright colours bring the first feel of summer and warm days to come. If you walk down through the Well Garden, you will see them gathered in groups at the edges of the stream and popping out of the foliage at the side of the path. They thrive in the hummus-rich semi shade on the south-facing slopes above the Tweed and have formed naturalised clumps of pinks and purples that can’t help but bring a smile to your face. We work hard dividing our mature plants in the early Spring so that there are lots of pots of primulas for visitors to buy in our plant shop.  Proceeds from sales of our plants are used to fund new planting each year so we really appreciate your purchases. Now is the time to take a little colour home for your garden