Primula veris 'Sunset Shades' (Pr)
cowslip 'Sunset Shades'
A clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with rosettes of oblong to ovate, mid-green leaves and upright stems bearing nodding, red-edged, orange-yellow flowers in spring.
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Neutral, Acid, AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Orange Yellow Red | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or West–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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
- Name status
Accepted
- Horticultural Group
- Primula section primulas can be evergreen or herbaceous perennials, forming a rosette of oblong or obovate leaves and with clusters or umbels of salver-shaped flowers in winter or spring
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but free draining soil in partial shade.
Propagation
Propagate by seed or division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Garden edging
Pruning
No pruning required, but any old or faded leaves can be removed if necessary
Pests
May be susceptible to some slug damage on new growth.
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds in damp or overcrowded situations.
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