Primula vulgaris

Primrose

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Common Name:

Primrose

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

2

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

20 cm

Maximum width:

30 cm

Primrose (Primula vulgaris) - Description

Primula vulgaris (primrose, syn. P. acaulis (L.) Hill) is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae, native to western and southern Europe (from the Faroe Island and Norway south to Portugal, and east to Germany, Ukraine, the Crimea, and the Balkans), northwest Africa (Algeria), and southwest Asia (Turkey east to Iran). The common name is primrose, or occasionally common primrose or English primrose to distinguish it from other Primula species also called primroses.

Primrose (Primula vulgaris) - Blooming

Clusters of flowers that are usually salverform. Many are early bloomers.

Primrose (Primula vulgaris) - Growth

Hardy and tender perennials. Rosettes of narrow to broadly rounded leaves. Primula is very diverse and includes many species with differing needs. Typically, Primroses grow well in regions with cool summers. Some alpine species may also require dry conditions during the winter. Primroses work well in the garden. Plant in bog sites, nearby a water source, in a rock garden, or in a border. Less hardy species should be grown indoors, in a cool or temperate greenhouse in containers, or as a houseplant. There are five major types of hybrids of Primula: Auricula, Candelabra, Acaulis, Polyanthus, and Juliana.

Primrose (Primula vulgaris) - Planting

Divide in spring or early summer, or sever individual offsets with a trowel or use seeds.

Primrose (Primula vulgaris) - Pest

Aphids, weevils, spider mites, and slugs. Primula is also prone to gray mold, root rot, leaf spots, rust, and viruses.

Primrose (Primula vulgaris) - Interesting facts

Half of the species of Primula are native to the Himalayas. The leaves, flowering stems, and calyces have an outer layer of white or yellow waxy meal.