Plant ID card |
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Botanical name |
Primula. |
Common name |
Primrose, garden primrose. |
Family |
Primulaceae. |
Origin |
Europe and Western Asia. |
Dimensions |
15 to 20 cm in height. |
Foliage |
Persistent or semi-evergreen waffle foliage: the leaves partially disappear during the summer corresponding to its rest period. |
Bloom |
Flowers, with a sweet rose scent, appear from February to May. |
Exposure |
Partial shade or light sun. |
Ground |
Fresh, well drained, rich in humus and slightly acidic. |
Rusticity |
Very hardy, down to -20°C. |
The primrose is a delight at the very beginning of spring, at the edge of a path, in a flower bed or in a pot, to flower a balcony, a terrace and even the center of a table.
Easy to grow, it imposes its colorful charm to announce that the sunny days have finally arrived.
When and how to sow primrose?
Get ready,
between February and April
to sow, plant or transplant your primroses.
But before any action, when you have purchased the seeds, take care to keep them in the refrigerator for a week, to stratify them (the cold will awaken germination).
To succeed in your sowing, then sow the primrose seeds in an uncovered box, which you have previously filled with horticultural soil.
Let the process work (no need to bring the box inside).
When your seeds have formed plants of 4 or 5 leaves, transplant them to the location you have reserved for them.
Primroses are biennial flowers: once sown, they flower the following year.
How to plant primrose?
To plant primroses correctly, follow these steps:
Prepare your soil by digging 15 cm deep;
Add a little potting soil and manure from compost;
Dig a hole and push the root ball at ground level after scratching it;
Respect a distance of 15 cm between plants;
Recap, pack and water generously.
Where to plant primrose?
Get ready, between February and April to sow, plant or transplant your primroses.
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In rich, fresh soil, the colors of primroses are well highlighted
at the edge of a path bathed in light sun
or a semi-shaded flowerbed.
They bring light and cheerfulness to an embankment or a rock garden in the shade.
Primroses can also be enjoyed in pots or in balconies.
Provide a mixture of garden soil, horticultural soil and a little sand or a special “geranium” soil.
Remember to place a layer of clay balls or gravel at the bottom of the pot to ensure good drainage.
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How to properly maintain primrose?
Watering:
For primroses, neither too much water nor too little, the middle way!
In summer, water them regularly, moderately.
The earth must be cool.
In winter, rain is enough for them.
Mulching:
Place grass clippings at the base of your primroses to keep their roots cool.
Cleaning:
Remove wilted flowers as they appear.
Fertilization
: Every year, in autumn (or every 2 years), provide a handful of homemade compost to feed your flowers.
How long does primrose last?
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If you take good care of your primroses, you will be able to see them bloom again year after year.
Rejuvenating the stumps every 3 years
by dividing them is, however, more than recommended.
If your primroses are in a planter or pot, remember to water them regularly.
Once the flowering period is over, plant them in the ground so that you can see them flower again the following year.
What are the varieties of primroses?
There are
400 species of primroses
that make up the Primula family.
The height, shape and of course the color then vary!
Who says primrose says festival of multicolored petals, ranging from pink, blue, purple, purple, lilac, yellow, orange, red, white... Without forgetting the heart of the flower, often yellow or orange, sometimes haloed in white .
Among the species of primroses are:
The most widespread, the
garden primrose (
Primula polyanthus
),
which measures 15 to 20 cm in height;
The candelabra primrose (
Primula pulverulenta
), a Chinese perennial species of a beautiful carmine purple, which can reach 60 cm;
The 'Zebra Blue F1' primrose (
Primula vulgaris Zebra Blue
) whose magnificent petals have fine blue and white stripes;
The auricle primrose (
Primula auricula
), with thick petals, perfectly suited to planting in pots or to garnish the foregrounds of borders and flowerbeds;
Primrose (
Primula officinalis
), also called cuckoo, whose roots are known in herbal medicine for their expectorant properties.