Whether in a pot as a balcony plant, in the front yard or elsewhere, primroses are among the most popular spring flowers. If you want to enjoy them for a long time, you should know about their characteristics and requirements. Here are the facts about these flowers.

Primroses like it sunny

An overview of the primrose in a nutshell

  • Plant family and genus: Primulaceae (cowslip family), primroses
  • Latin name: Primula
  • Origin: Asia and Europe
  • Growth: low, herbaceous, ground covering
  • Foliage: rosette-like, deciduous
  • Flowering time: December to April
  • Flower: different colors depending on the species and variety
  • Location: sunny to slightly shady
  • Soil: well drained, slightly acidic, nutritious
  • Care: remove wilted flowers and leaves
  • Propagation: Sowing, division, root cuttings

A wide range - something for every taste

The genus of primroses includes around 550 species and numerous varieties. These plants are known and valued primarily as ornamental plants. Their multifaceted appearance means that there is something for every taste.

The primrose is at home in the entire northern hemisphere. In Europe, they prefer to settle in mountainous regions. In addition, it can often be found in flower beds and on balconies. A perennial, it can be cultivated well both outdoors and in pots.

The outside: growth pattern, leaves and flowers

Primroses are between 10 and 30 cm high and up to 15 cm wide. They are usually deciduous plants that develop fibrous roots underground. A basal rosette of leaves develops on the surface. The individual leaves can be linear, broadly lanceolate or obovate, smooth-edged or toothed and glabrous or slightly hairy.

The flowers appear between December and January. They can be present well into spring. Each species has hermaphroditic, radially symmetrical flowers with a double perianth. The flowers can be white, yellow, orange, pink, red, purple, magenta, blue, or multicolored.

Claims of primroses

Primroses prefer to grow in a partially shaded location with temperatures between 14 and 18 °C. For care, it is enough to water primroses, fertilize every 2 to 3 weeks and cut off the faded flowers and old leaves.

tips and tricks

It is better to buy flowering primroses. Then you will know exactly whether you like the flowers.

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Indoor plants