Primula elatior

Oxlip

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Common Name:

Oxlip

Sun (From 0 to 5):

2

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Oxlip (Primula elatior) - Description

Primula elatior, the oxlip (or true oxlip), is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae, native to nutrient-poor and calcium-rich damp woods and meadows throughout Europe, with northern borders in Denmark and southern parts of Sweden, eastwards to the Altai Mountains and on the Kola Peninsula in Russia. In the British Isles, it is rarely seen outside East Anglia. It may be found near settlements, as far north as northern Norway, after escaping cultivation.

Oxlip (Primula elatior) - Blooming

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

Oxlip (Primula elatior) - 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.

Oxlip (Primula elatior) - Planting

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

Oxlip (Primula elatior) - Pest

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

Oxlip (Primula elatior) - 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.