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Primula vulgaris (any variety) (Primrose (any variety))
2 hours care
per year
per year
0.2m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Primula vulgaris (any variety)
Other names
Primrose (any variety), Primula acaulis (any variety)
Genus
Primula Primula
Variety or Cultivar
P. vulgaris (any variety) _ If you don't know the variety name of your Primula vulgaris (Primrose), you can add this plant to your lists to get care advice.
P. vulgaris (any variety) are compact, rosette-forming, semi-evergreen to evergreen perennials with oblong, heavily veined, green leaves and, in spring, fragrant, single or double flowers in a variety of colours.
Primula vulgaris (any variety) is: Evergreen
Habit
Rosette
Flower
Pink, Blue, Yellow, White, Red, Purple in Spring
Foliage
Flushed purple, Flushed bronze, Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Leafhoppers , Slugs , Vine weevil Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Leafhoppers , Slugs , Vine weevil
Grey mould , Primula leaf spot Grey mould , Primula leaf spot
General care
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings
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Where to grow
Primula vulgaris (any variety) (Primrose (any variety)) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Underplanting
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Water regularly in hot weather.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Primula vulgaris (any variety)
Other names
Primrose (any variety), Primula acaulis (any variety)
Genus
Primula Primula
Variety or Cultivar
P. vulgaris (any variety) _ If you don't know the variety name of your Primula vulgaris (Primrose), you can add this plant to your lists to get care advice.
P. vulgaris (any variety) are compact, rosette-forming, semi-evergreen to evergreen perennials with oblong, heavily veined, green leaves and, in spring, fragrant, single or double flowers in a variety of colours.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Rosette
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Colour
Flower
Pink, Blue, Yellow, White, Red, Purple in Spring
Foliage
Flushed purple, Flushed bronze, Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Leafhoppers , Slugs , Vine weevil
Specific diseases
Grey mould , Primula leaf spot
General care
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings
Monthly care advice
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Where to grow
Primula vulgaris (any variety) (Primrose (any variety)) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Underplanting
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Water regularly in hot weather.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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