Primrose
Primula vulgaris · Family Primulaceae
Also known as: primula, english primrose, polyanthus
- Light
- Partial shade to bright indirect
- Watering
- Every 3 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Pet-safe
- No, keep it away from cats and dogs
Care
Where to put it
A cool, bright windowsill or a shady patio pot in spring.
Light
Partial shade to bright indirect light. Keep it cool to prolong flowering.
Watering
Keep the compost moist but not waterlogged.
About the plant
Small and free-flowering, it has colourful flowers with yellow centres and crinkled leaves. It flowers in late winter and spring. It likes cool weather and moist soil.
Origin
Native to Europe, in woods, meadows and woodland edges.
What it likes
- Indirect light or partial shade
- Cool weather
- Slightly moist compost
What it dislikes
- Intense heat
- Strong direct sun
- Soggy compost
Did you know?
The name comes from the Latin primus, 'first', because it is one of the first spring flowers in Europe.
