The primroses in the pot in the apartment have withered. But that's no reason to dispose of them in the compost bin. Anyone who has a garden now has the opportunity to plant the primroses there.

You can plant out primroses after the flowering period in March/April

Benefits of planting primroses

Planting primroses has several advantages:

  • many species bloom a second time during the summer
  • Primroses can continue to grow
  • Primroses can multiply
  • the purchase of new primroses is saved

After flowering is the best time

When the primroses in the pot have withered - this is usually the case between March and April - they can be planted out in the garden. However, it is best not to plant them out until no more frost is expected. There are primrose species that do not tolerate frost as well.

Find a suitable location and soil

First find a suitable location before you get to work. Primroses prefer to grow in a semi-shady location. They also thrive in the sun without any problems. However, they should not be planted in a south-facing location in full sun.

The soil in which they spread their roots should have the following characteristics:

  • medium to high nutrient content
  • medium to high humus content
  • sandy-loamy to sandy-peaty
  • slightly humid environment
  • slightly acidic pH

Plant out step by step

First, a generous planting hole with a diameter of 20 cm and a depth of about 20 cm should be dug at the chosen location. The soil in it is well loosened. Some compost gives the primroses a good start in outdoor life.

Now the faded primrose is removed from the pot. If necessary, roots that are too long and gaunt are cut off. The primrose is placed in the planting hole with its root ball. Now it is covered with earth.

Finally, the earth is pressed down and the primrose is lavishly watered. Rainwater is best for watering, as primroses do not like lime. If you plant several primroses, you should keep a minimum distance of 10 cm between the individual plants.

tips and tricks

Many primroses bloom a second time in summer. The prerequisite is that they are in a shady and cool location.

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Indoor plants