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Primula vulgaris (Common Primrose, English Primrose)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 504607



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Primulales
Family: Primulaceae
Genus: Primula
Species: Primula vulgaris
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Perennial
  • Wildflower
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • < 6 inches (< 15 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • April
Flowering End edit
  • Summer
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
  • Ovate
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Container/Patio
  • Cottage Garden
  • Woodland Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
Soil pH edit
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Yellow/Gold
  • Purple
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Division
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Contributors For This Plant
Droopy (10087)
cherylad (2487)
  Cayuga Morning (1356)
Frank (2698)
Jewell (5504)
  moore (394)
petunia (333)
ashcats03 (3)
aythya-camellia (860)
Philip Nulty (153)


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Jewell (5504) wrote on Apr 05 2009
My old simple primrose has multiplied and taken care of itself for 25 years. A little plant that is hardy when placed in the correct spot with early blooms every spring.

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ashcats03 (3) wrote on Jun 18 2009
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I love the bright colors of this plant. Mine has faithfully returned for about 5 seasons now...

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  Cayuga Morning (1356) wrote on Jul 13 2011
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Great reliable bloomer in the garden. Great edging plant, very self-sufficient. Easy to divide. Lovely little thing. We have had ours in the garden for 16 years. They were here when we moved in.

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