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Primula vulgaris (Common Primrose, English Primrose)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 504607

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Primulales Family: Primulaceae Genus: Primula Species: Primula vulgaris

Common Names add Primrose edit | delete Kusymre edit | delete Common Primrose edit | delete English Primrose edit | delete Plant Types edit Perennial Wildflower   Zones / Hardiness edit 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)   Height (Maximum) edit < 6 inches (< 15 cm)   Spread (Maximum) edit 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)   Flowering Start edit April   Flowering End edit Summer   Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium   Leaf Shape edit Ovate   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Border/Bed Container/Patio Cottage Garden Woodland Garden   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Well-drained Moist   Soil pH edit 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic) 7.0 (Neutral) 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)   Bloom Colour edit Yellow/Gold Purple   Wildlife Value edit Bees Butterflies (nectar source)   Propagation Techniques edit Seed Division   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Add Your Opinion About This Plant Jewell (5504) wrote on Apr 05 2009 My old simple primrose has multiplied and taken care of itself for 25 years. A little plant that is hardy when placed in the correct spot with early blooms every spring. I like this opinion 1 person likes this opinion ashcats03 (3) wrote on Jun 18 2009 Rating for this plant: I love the bright colors of this plant. Mine has faithfully returned for about 5 seasons now... I like this opinion   Cayuga Morning (1356) wrote on Jul 13 2011 Rating for this plant: Great reliable bloomer in the garden. Great edging plant, very self-sufficient. Easy to divide. Lovely little thing. We have had ours in the garden for 16 years. They were here when we moved in. I like this opinion Note: please don't use this box to post questions, you can do that on our forums instead.

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