| Botanical name | Primula species |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  High Maintenance High Maintenance – Requires Regular Maintenance.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | August September October Primula species sometimes bears just a single bloom, but often a large terminal head or several well-shaped whorls of flowers. |
| Common name(s) | Cowslip, Polyanthus, Primrose |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Most primulas form basal rosettes of heavily veined leaves from which emerge the flower stems. |
| Planting instructions | Plant in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil. |
| Recommended varieties | 'Crescendo Blue Shades', 'Crescendo Bright Red', 'Crescendo Golden', 'Crescendo Pink and Rose Shades', 'Danova Purple, White Edge', 'Danova Rose', 'Guinevere', 'Rainbow Blue shades', 'Rainbow Cream Shades', 'Rainbow Scarlet Shades', 'Wanda' |
Primula species (Cowslip, Polyanthus, Primrose)
- Botanical name: Primula species
- Common name(s): Cowslip, Polyanthus, Primrose
- Categories: Annuals, Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
Most primulas form basal rosettes of heavily veined leaves from which emerge the flower stems, sometimes with just a single bloom. The flowers usually blooms in Spring. Plant in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil. These species prefer dappled shade.
Family: Primulaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: PRIM-you-luh
Primula species requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
August September October
Primula species sometimes bears just a single bloom, but often a large terminal head or several well-shaped whorls of flowers.
Most primulas form basal rosettes of heavily veined leaves from which emerge the flower stems.
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