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Other common names primrose blue primrose
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Synonyms Primula acaulis Primula vernalis
Primula grandiflora Primula uniflora
Family Primulaceae
Genus Primula are herbaceous or semi-evergreen perennials, forming a basal rosette of simple leaves, with salver-shaped or bell-shaped flowers which may be solitary or carried in an umbel or in whorls on an erect stem
Horticultural Group Primula Primrose - placeholder for friendly description
Details P. vulgaris is a perennial forming a rosette of tongue-shaped leaves, with many scented, usually primrose-yellow flowers 2.5-3.5cm across, in early spring
Plant range W & S Europe
Foliage Semi-evergreen
Habit Clump-forming
Fragrance Flower
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H7
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Aspect South-facing or North-facing or West-facing or East-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height Up to 10 cm
Ultimate spread 0-0.1 metre
Time to ultimate height 2-5 years
Cultivation Grow as biennials for bedding, in a container, in a woodland garden, rock garden or naturalised in grass. Favours a sheltered position in sun or partial shade
Propagation Propagate by seed or root basal cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types Low Maintenance Banks and Slopes Flower borders and beds Wildflower meadow Cottage & Informal Garden Wildlife Gardens
Pruning No pruning required
Pests May be attacked by aphids, vine weevil, slugs, leaf and bud eelworms, leaf-mining flies and glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases May be subject to a leaf spot and grey moulds
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