Primrose care
PRIMROSE- a big splash for a few bucks
Common primrose (Primula vulgaris) also referred to as English primrose belongs to a large family of Primula. It is sold in mass-market grocery and big-box stores for a few dollars. These charming winter/spring blooming plants come in a rainbow of colors and are hard to resist. Because they are realitively inexpensive, I usually buy several plants and combine them in a basket for a big colorful splash. Primrose are considered a grow and throw plant. Once it’s done blooming it is usually thrown out.
The rosette shaped plant with wrinkled leaves, produces a cluster of brightly colored flowers with yellow eyes in the center. Some colors such as dark yellow, orange also have a delicate sweet fragrance.
Care indoors
Keep the plant in bright, indirect sun. This blooming houseplant will last longer in cooler temperatures (60F). The soil should be moist (not wet) during bloom. Avoid overwatering, do not let the plant sit in water, it can cause root rot. Conversely; do not let the plant dry out.
Plant tip
When selecting a Primrose plan look for blooms that are just beginning to open and avoid yellow bottom leaves.
Outdoor care
Common primrose is an herbaceous perennial that is hardy in zone 5-8. If you managed to save your houseplant until spring, you can plant it outdoors in part shade and slightly moist soil. With a little luck, they should bloom the following spring . Common primrose are great in woodland gardens and low growing borders along shaded beds.
Propagation
Divide crowded rosettes every 2-3 years in late spring or after bloom. Start new plants from seed in spring and fall
Problems
Leaf spot disease and yellowing leaves
spider mites
Just moved in to a home with an established garden, with lots of primroses which are looking untidy now that blooming is over. Is it ok to cut off all leaves and allow the plants to regrow next season?
Plant primrose
i have some primrose plants and there is no more blooms on them also they are not planted in a pot or ground. they are still in the small pots you buy them in. should they still be planted and bloom again since its late july? thank you for taking your time to read and answer this, hope to hear soon. treerose.
I just got a primrose plant from a teacher at school to try and revive. This plant is clearly dying. The flowers are withered and are caving into themselves. A lot of the leaves are grey or black and the green ones are drooping and feel a little rubbery. Is there any way to save it?