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Other common names common primrose
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 subsp. vulgaris is a rosette-forming perennial to 20cm, with obovate light green leaves and clusters of fragrant, long-stalked pale yellow flowers 2.5-4cm in width
Plant range Europe, N Africa, SW Asia
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 West-facing or East-facing
Exposure Exposed or Sheltered
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Neutral
Ultimate height 0.1-0.5 metres
Ultimate spread 0.1-0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height 2-5 years
Cultivation Grow in partial shade or full sun but only if moist at all times. Good in open woodland or banks
Propagation Propagate by seed or division in autumn and early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types Banks and Slopes Underplanting of Roses and Shrubs Flower borders and beds Low Maintenance Coastal Patio & Container Plants Rock Garden City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden
Pruning No pruning required
Pests May be attacked by aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, leafhoppers, vine weevil and slugs
Diseases May be subject to primula brown core and grey moulds
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