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.
My zoysia grass suffered over the winter and I went on a limb to buy a few small bags of seed to repair some bald spots in my lawn. Much to my surprise the seed is coming out after a week and I am expecting wonderful results. Happy camper.