COWSLIP PRIMROSE
Primula veris
SKU: 102-015
Description
Probably the easiest primula to grow, Cowslip Primula quickly fill a shady spot with bright, almost-glowing yellow flowers! This primula is extremely hardy, and tolerant of variable soil types. We grow these plants in an uncommon place for primula, in dry sandy shade, and they thrive. We do give them an occasional light watering in periods of drought, though we have never lost any plants, and they come back better and better each season. Plants will gently form colonies if they are allowed to self seed. An excellent plant for difficult shady areas.
Type: Hardy perennial
Height: 10-14"
Location: Shade or part shade
Hardiness zones: 3-8
Seeds per pack: 15
Note: Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Sow the seeds just under the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Leave them at room temperature for 4 weeks. If they have not germinated after 4 weeks then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 5-6 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature for them to germinate. Germination is in 14-60 days after the warming period. If possible, the best location for sowing in March, April and May, is in cold frame or a cold greenhouse where they will receive the cold period and fluctuating temperatures naturally.
Description
Probably the easiest primula to grow, Cowslip Primula quickly fill a shady spot with bright, almost-glowing yellow flowers! This primula is extremely hardy, and tolerant of variable soil types. We grow these plants in an uncommon place for primula, in dry sandy shade, and they thrive. We do give them an occasional light watering in periods of drought, though we have never lost any plants, and they come back better and better each season. Plants will gently form colonies if they are allowed to self seed. An excellent plant for difficult shady areas.
Type: Hardy perennial
Height: 10-14"
Location: Shade or part shade
Hardiness zones: 3-8
Seeds per pack: 15
Note: Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Sow the seeds just under the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Leave them at room temperature for 4 weeks. If they have not germinated after 4 weeks then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 5-6 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature for them to germinate. Germination is in 14-60 days after the warming period. If possible, the best location for sowing in March, April and May, is in cold frame or a cold greenhouse where they will receive the cold period and fluctuating temperatures naturally.
