Primula vulgaris typically starts flowering in late winter or early spring, usually between February and April.
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Primula vulgaris (incl. hybrids)
Also Known As - primrosePrimula vulgaris, commonly known as Primrose, is a flowering perennial which can be found in the wild in Europe, Asia and North America. The flowers come in a variety of colors including white, yellow, pink and purple. It prefers to grow in moist, partially shaded areas and will bloom from mid-spring to early summer. Its fragrant flower heads are made up of tiny bell-shaped florets standing on a single stem. If given proper care and nurtured it can grow to be up to 12 inches in height. Primula vulgaris hybrids are widely available in garden and plant nurseries. These hybrids bring unique colors and shapes to the garden making for an impressive display.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4
Flowers:
Showy, White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Orange, Pink, Red, (Often bicolor or tricolored; species in pale yellow) Flowers In Winter
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Soil:
Well-drained
Fruits:
Fruits In Summer Ready In
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Maintenance:
Moderate
Indoors:
Yes
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
Primula plants should be consistently watered so the soil is kept slightly moist; however, they should not be waterlogged or allowed to dry out completely. Generally, water when the top ¼ - ½ inch of soil is dry to the touch, about once or twice a week depending on the temperature and humidity levels. Water from the bottom or at the base of the plant, avoiding wetting the foliage as much as possible. Water in the morning to allow the leaves to have time to dry by evening.
sunlight
Primula vulgaris (incl. hybrids) grows best when exposed to direct sunlight at least 4 hours per day, preferably in the morning when the light is the least intense. In the late afternoon, the plant species should receive indirect sunlight or be in the shade to prevent foliage from burning and tissue damage. When grown in low-light conditions, this plant species will likely be less vigorous and produce fewer flowers.
pruning
Pruning of Primula vulgaris, or the common primrose, should be done lightly and infrequently. Pruning should be done in late summer or early autumn (August-September/October) to remove spent flowers and encourage new growth in the spring. When you do prune, take off no more than 1/3 of the plant at a time, and cut off any dead or damaged foliage. Pruning will also help the plant to stay compact, and will discourage the formation of seeds which will drain energy from the plant.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
Primula vulgaris (incl. hybrids) can be harvested from May to July.
Harvest Fruit
Primula vulgaris (incl. hybrids) can be harvested from May to July.
