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common primrose

Primula vulgaris subsp. vulgaris (Pr/Prim)

★ RHS AGMPollinator FriendlyLow MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Primula
Family: Primulaceae

About this plant

P. vulgaris subsp. vulgaris is a rosette-forming perennial to 20cm, with obovate light green leaves and clusters of fragrant, long-stalked pale yellow flowers 2.5-4cm in width

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in partial shade or full sun but only if moist at all times. Good in open woodland or banks

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division in autumn and early spring

Pests

May be attacked by aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, leafhoppers, vine weevil and slugs

Diseases

May be subject to primula brown core and grey moulds

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersPatio ContainerWall Side BordersCottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

GreenhouseConservatorySubmerged AquaticOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years