One of the most straightforward primulas to cultivate! Primula vulgaris, a robust perennial, flowers in spring and occasionally re-blooms in autumn. Given the opportunity to self-seed, these plants gracefully create colonies.
Ideal for challenging shady locations, this plant has earned the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit!
Kind: Hardy annual
Height: 6 inches or 15 cm.
Where: In partial or full shade
Zones of hardiness: 3–8
Germination: Seeds germinate quickly when kept at a temperature of roughly 20°C (68°F) with consistent wetness.
Primula vulgaris is its scientific name
Color: A combination of colors
Plant Seeds: Cold-Stratify in the Fall
Bloom Period: Spring
Zone of Hardiness: 4–8
Plant Height: 6 to 9"
Plant Distance: 12 to 15"
Lighting Requirements: Soft Light
Average Preferences for Soil and Water
Note: It is known that some people may get dermatitis from this species of plant.
I received my seeds. I have just planted them so I have not seen any growth but I am excited. They also gave me a tomatillo seed for free and I thought that was fun. They were packaged nicely and came in a timely fashion.
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