Primrose - planting and care

Scientific name (Latin): Primula, Family: Primrose family (Primulaceae)

Placement, Primula thrives when placed in a bright location, and it blooms longer when in a cool place. In strong sun and weather-exposed conditions, the soil will dry out faster.Watering, Give the primula water every other day to keep the soil moist.Pruning, Continuously pick off wilted flowers.Repotting, After the primula has bloomed, you can replant it in the garden, in a partially shaded area, so it blooms again year after year.

Kusymre is the most common and popular primrose. It is low, available in many different bright colors, and smells good. Cowslip is larger and taller, and the flower colors are more pastel with tones of pink, blue, and white. Cowslip is a good choice for allergy sufferers, as it is scent-free.

Primulas thrive best indoors if they are kept in a bright spot without direct sunlight. To keep the flowering going as long as possible, they should also be kept cool, so avoid placing your primula by a window or over a heater, as this may dry out the soil too quickly. Then, keep your primula in good condition by watering every other day and removing wilted plants as they appear. Primulas prefer constant moisture in the soil, but are sensitive to standing water - it is better to water in smaller amounts more frequently. Drought can disturb the bud formation of primulas. Some primulas also like small doses of fertilizer during the flowering period, especially primula obconica and primula malcoides. It is enough to add this every other week. Feel free to ask our staff if you are unsure about what is best for your specific primula.

Kusymre can be planted in large quantities in a wide pot or bowl and can then become a great centerpiece on the table. You can also place ivy or Muehlenbeckia axillaris in the same pot. To create a vibrant table setting, you can place the kusymre in different pots with cheerful colors spread out over the table. Begonia flowers are nice to have in the window, preferably together with white pots and other houseplants, such as begonia and saintpaulia; this creates a romantic atmosphere.

After your primrose has finished blooming, you can plant it in the garden, so you have a plant that blooms for several years to come. With the right conditions outside, it can multiply by itself and offer delightful flowering in your flowerbed.,,You can let the primrose rest for a while after blooming before planting it out, keeping it moderately moist in the meantime. It is ready for planting when the frost has thawed and spring has started to warm up a bit.,,Before planting, it is a good idea to acclimate your primrose to outdoor life by hardening it off first. Place it outside for short periods during the day, and gradually increase the time outdoors over a week or so.,,Prepare a spot in the garden for your primrose where it can be in partial shade. If you have a spot under a bush or a tree, this is a nice place for the primrose to grow, as it gets natural shade there. However, many primrose varieties also thrive when planted at the front of a flowerbed, or even near rockeries. They prefer a rich and slightly moist soil to grow at their best.

There are different species of primrose that can be grown from seeds, while other species may be more difficult to cultivate. Many primroses also require two years before they bloom, but for those who are patient and persistent, it can be an exciting project with a rewarding result when the primroses start blooming.,,However, it is more common to choose to plant a ready primrose plant in the garden, either directly or after it has started blooming indoors. It varies from species to species, so find out which primrose you want and adjust planting or sowing accordingly.,,Sowing primrose from seeds,For those planning to sow primrose, it is often necessary to sow indoors, already from the end of February into the beginning of March.,,The seeds are placed on top of the soil, as they require light to germinate. Then place the seedlings at room temperature and preferably place fluorescent lights over the seedlings. The germination period is then approximately 10-12 days. When the plants are large enough to handle, they should be repotted into new and slightly larger pots. Then place one plant per pot, to give the primrose the space it needs. Place the pots outdoors.

Finding variety in both sizes and designs of primroses in this family is not particularly difficult. The smallest primrose, primula minutissima, measures only a couple of centimeters in height - while the largest variants can reach several meters in height. They also have a wide range of colors, and you can choose between various shades of white, yellow, orange, red, purple, pink, and blue. It may be most delightful to combine different primroses in different colors to create the most beautiful flower arrangements.,,What primroses have in common is their shape and structure - where they showcase their beautiful lance-like leaves that often form a rosette above the ground. Then they have long-stemmed flowers that either sit singly or in clusters.,,Among the most common primroses we are familiar with here in Norway, we find the cultivated cowslips, grandiflora, lilac primula, window primula, hyacinth primula, and drum primula - in addition to the wild-growing gold primrose. These colorful and fragrant flowers are common signs of spring in our homes and are great for energizing flower arrangements in various colors and shapes on our kitchen tables. The best part is that there are so many different colors to choose from, allowing you to create a whole color palette in your home - just by using primroses.

The primrose is a species in the primrose family.The cowslip is the most common and popular primrose.It comes in many different colors and forms.There are both scented and non-scented primroses to choose from.Some primroses can sometimes cause contact allergy.