Primrose Plant Care

by Greg Johnson · View Comments

Every year at this time, we get a lot of questions about the care of primrose plants, which are available around here in January and February.

The primrose plants most often sold by florists are the polyanthus primula, which is a hybrid variety. It is a low growing and compact plant that features small, vibrant clusters of flowers that grow from the center of the plant.

Primroses like cooler conditions and can remain in bloom for weeks if kept at temperatures between 50° to 60° F. Primroses need plenty of moisture but little direct sunlight, making them a great winter blooming plant to enjoy in this area.

More tips and advice on primroses

Here are a couple of other primrose resources I came across that you might enjoy:

Flower Gardens : How to Grow Primrose (Primula)

Primrose, or primula, are plants that can grow in the shade, but require a great deal of moisture. Start primrose flowers in the spring by seed or by division with help from a sustainable gardener in this free video on flower gardening and plant care.
Expert: Yolanda Vanveen
Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com
Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is a third-generation flower grower and sustainable gardener who lives in Kalama, Wash. She is the owner of vanveenbulbs.com. Filmmaker: Daron Stetner

Primula For All Climates

Nearly every garden, no matter how small, has a spot that receives sun for only an hour or so a day. It may be only a narrow border against the north side of.

Primroses

Primroses may be found in many countries but they have such a long history in the British Isles that they are part of everyday speech. we lead someone “down the primrose path”, meaning that we plan to seduce them. …