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Primroses

The primroses (Primula) are a large and diverse group of flowering plants with a wide distribution. The "prim" in primroses is a reference to primus, the Latin word for "first", and thus to the fact that these flowers are often some of the first to bloom during springtime. Many primroses are cultivated ornamentally, and several species also provide important food sources for caterpillars and other insects.

Scientific classification

Genus

Primroses (Primula)

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Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

25 cm

Plant Height

20 cm

Spread

2.5 cm

Flower Size

Spring

Growth Season

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Species

Common primrose Baby primrose Common primrose Cowslip Japanese primrose Japanese primrose Auricula Oxlip Bird's eye primrose Viscid primrose Sinensis Primrose Orchid primrose Mealy primrose Drumstick primula European alpine primrose Silver-edged primrose Top primrose Bulley's primrose Parry's primrose Candelabra primula Entire-leaved primrose Sierra primrose Yellow candelabra primrose Moonlight primrose Candelabra primula Primroses 'Belarina Cream'Auricula 'Lucy Locket'Auricula 'Blue Velvet'Primroses 'Lady Greer’'Primroses 'Belarina Pink Champagne'Primroses 'Guinevere'Purple golden-eyed primrose Primroses 'Belarina Amethyst Ice'Primroses 'Pacific Hybrids'Primula pulchella Cowslip 'Sunset Shades'Common primrose 'Zebra Blue'Top primrose 'Libre White'Primroses 'SuperNova Purple Bicolor'Primroses 'Crescendo Bright Red'Primroses 'Crescendo Blue Shades'Auricula 'Piers Telford'Primroses 'Crescendo Pink and Rose Shades'Japanese primrose 'Postford White'Primroses 'Wanda'Oxlip 'Crescendo Golden'Julia's primrose 'Perle von Bottrop'Primroses 'Danova Cream'Primroses 'Belarina Valentine'Primula hybrid Primroses 'Zebra Blue'Primroses 'Francisca'Orchid primrose 'Aliholl'Auricula 'Ancient Society'Auricula 'Taffeta'Japanese primrose 'Apple Blossom'

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Basal rosette of oblong-spatulate leaves

Salverform flowers with 5 emarginate lobes

Petioles with possible winged appearance

Range of flower colors with 'pin-eyes' or 'thrum-eyes'

Grows up to 3 feet (91 cm) in cool, shaded areas

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Care Guide for Primroses

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Thriving in moist environments, primroses requires consistent hydration, preferring weekly watering to maintain health. As an herbaceous perennial typically grown outdoors, it benefits from rain during its active growing season, promoting robust flowering and vitality.

Propagation: Primroses propagates via seeds, cuttings, division, and tissue culture. It thrives in partial shade with moist, well-draining soil and cool temperatures. Propagation involves seed collection, stratification, and careful division in spring or fall, with attention to overwatering and root disturbance.

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