Primrose Transplanting Outdoors

Question

I have seven beautiful primrose plants. I have transplanted them to larger pots. When can I plant them in the ground outdoors? I live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is now March 15th. I know zone planting for most flowers here is late May, early June. I just wondered if I can keep them living until then. I am anxious to see them in my garden. My crocuses are blooming and the daffodils and tulips are coming up.

Answer 1

Actually, you could go ahead and begin hardening them off so they will have time to acclimate before planting out permanently. Primrose plants are pretty hardy once established. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/seeds/how-to-harden-off-your-seedlings.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/primrose/growing-primrose-primrose-plants-in-your-garden.htm