Primula veris
Cowslip
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Cowslip (Primula veris) - Description
Primula veris (cowslip, common cowslip; syn. Primula officinalis Hill) is a flowering plant in the genus Primula of the family Primulaceae. The species is native throughout most of temperate Europe and Asia, and although absent from more northerly areas including much of northwest Scotland, it reappears in northernmost Sutherland and Orkney. As Charles Darwin already observed, this species frequently hybridizes with other Primulas such as Primula vulgaris to form oxlip or Primula elatior. Botanists have found no less than twenty-five of these hybrid-forms in the Austrian Alps.
Cowslip (Primula veris) - Blooming
Clusters of flowers that are usually salverform. Many are early bloomers.
Cowslip (Primula veris) - 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.
Cowslip (Primula veris) - Planting
Divide in spring or early summer, or sever individual offsets with a trowel or use seeds.
Cowslip (Primula veris) - Pest
Aphids, weevils, spider mites, and slugs. Primula is also prone to gray mold, root rot, leaf spots, rust, and viruses.
Cowslip (Primula veris) - 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.
Cowslip (Primula veris) - Soil and irrigation
Mostly need rich, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Water to keep soil moist.
