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Primula vulgaris- English Primrose

Primula vulgaris
Primrose, English Primrose, Common Primrose

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This adorable little cosmopolitan perennial is full of charm and simplicity. It blooms early, in late winter or spring, displaying its round and naive flowers, white with a yellow centre, subtly fragrant, above a beautiful waffled, light green and fresh foliage. This excellent garden plant is very hardy and prolific throughout the countryside. It self-seeds easily in ordinary soil, in full sun or partial shade.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
15 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Annual / Perennial
Perennial
Germination time (days)
13 days
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Sowing period February to April
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Description

The Primula vulgaris, also known as the common primrose or stemless primrose, is an adorable little cosmopolitan perennial full of charm and simplicity. It blooms early, in late winter or spring, displaying its round and naive flowers, white with a yellow centre. They release a subtle fragrance, hovering above beautiful, light green and fresh wavy foliage. Common in the countryside, this excellent garden plant is hardy and prolific, easy to combine with perennial borders or spring bulbs, and perfect in pots. It self-seeds and reseeds easily in ordinary soil, in full sun or partial shade.

 

The Primula vulgaris is an herbaceous perennial plant in the primrose family, native to temperate regions of the northern hemisphere. This plant is the origin of numerous highly coloured ornamental varieties. It grows in nature in moist meadows, on slopes, and even in deciduous woods. This plant, 15 cm (6in) in all directions, forms a semi-evergreen basal rosette composed of wavy, light green, oval and entire leaves with a velvety underside. Flowering occurs from March to May, sometimes as early as the end of February if the winter is mild. The 3 cm (1in) diameter flowers are white, with a more or less orange-yellow centre, with five petals. They are solitary, fragrant, and carried by long, velvety peduncles. The fruits are small oblong capsules embedded in the calyx.

 

The common primrose is versatile and very easy to grow. It deserves a place in every garden. Colourful, floriferous and fragrant, it marks the return of spring. In border plantings or pots on a balcony, these little plants are ideal companions for tulips and forget-me-nots. It is perfect in borders, low plantings under the canopy of deciduous trees, rockeries and lawns, and among snowdrops and violets. The leaves and flowers are edible and can be consumed raw or cooked.

Properties:

They are the same as the cowslip and the oxlip: the flowers are soothing, calming, and used in preparations. The leaves fight against the formation of bruises, and the whole plant (especially the root) has analgesic, anti-spasmodic, diuretic, and expectorant properties.

 

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time March to April
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 3 cm
Fragrance slightly scented, aniseed, flowery
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 15 cm
Spread at maturity 15 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Primula

Species

vulgaris

Family

Primulaceae

Other common names

Primrose, English Primrose, Common Primrose

Origin

Northern Europe

Product reference13081

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Planting and care

Sow at the end of winter in a special sowing compost. Place the seeds on the surface of the compost. Seal in a transparent plastic bag and cover with a glass plate. Place everything in a semi-shaded but bright location, as light promotes germination. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Germination usually takes 10 to 15 days at 15-18°C (59-64.4°F). Higher temperatures can inhibit germination.
 
Transplant the young plants into 7.5 cm (3in) diameter pots. Grow them in a cool and humid environment, then transplant them into the ground, respecting a spacing of 23 cm (9in) between each plant.

Plant primroses in full sun or partial shade in well-drained but fertile and humus-rich soil. Water well in the weeks following planting, especially in dry weather, to ensure establishment. Regular watering in summer will also be necessary in case of high temperatures and drought. These easy plants will not require any particular care except for removing faded flowers and leaves.

Pot cultivation:

Make sure to provide good drainage at the bottom of the container with a layer of gravel, pieces of clay pots, or clay balls to facilitate water drainage and prevent root asphyxiation. A mixture of leaf compost and garden soil will be perfect.

Place the pot in an area that receives partial shade or sunlight, and water it regularly to ensure the substrate stays moist enough to support flowering. Additionally, add some flowering plant fertiliser every two weeks. This will help extend the flowering period. Lastly, remember to remove any faded flowers to help promote new growth.



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Sowing period

Sowing period February to April
Germination time (days) 13 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery, Shaded rockery, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, Ordinary soil, humus-bearing.
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