Depending on the region, between March and April they can be found on many sunny meadows, at the edges of forests or forest clearings as well as along streams: the bright yellow flowers of the cowslip, also known as the cowslip. This pretty plant has become rare in nature, but you will also enjoy it in your garden at home - especially since it requires little care.

Key flowers get by with little water

In which location do cowslips feel particularly comfortable?

Cowslips prefer a sunny to semi-shady location, also under trees.

How should the soil be for cowslips?

The ideal soil is loose, permeable and also humic and calcareous. Soil that is too loamy can be upgraded with plenty of coarse sand and garden lime (9.70€).

How much water does the cowslip need?

Outside of the hot summer months, planted cowslips do not need additional water. In hot and dry periods, however, you should water plentifully and regularly - the root ball must not dry out. Some species - especially the stalkless cowslip - withdraw into their rhizomes when it is dry. Avoid waterlogging.

Do I have to fertilize cowslips?

Fertilization is not necessary for wild perennials.

Can I cultivate cowslips in a pot?

Cowslips can be cultivated very well in pots and window boxes (109.00€), provided they are watered regularly and are in a suitable location. Here, too, good drainage - i. H. Drainage of excess water - to ensure.

How can I propagate cowslips?

The best way to propagate is by seeds, whereby cowslips sow themselves very reliably. But be careful: the plants mix very quickly with other cowslip and primrose species. Otherwise cowslips can also be shared.

What pests / diseases are common on cowslips?

Cowslips are very robust and are rarely attacked by pests or fungi.

Are cowslips hardy?

As a native species, cowslips are very hardy. Specimens that are only cultivated in pots should be protected from frost by polystyrene and a pot border (e.g. jute).

Do you have to cut cowslips?

In principle, cowslips do not have to be cut. You can only cut off spent flower stalks if you want to extend the flowering period and/or avoid self-sowing.

Good Neighbors / Bad Neighbors

Cowslips harmonize very well with other spring flowers such as tulips, grape hyacinths, daffodils (daffodils) and similar bulbous plants.

tips

If you come across wild cowslips on a nature trip, do not dig them up or pick them and take them home. The plants are protected.

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