Primula veris

cowslip

Plants of Home and Garden

Sow outdoors in a cold frame, or otherwise protected, late fall to early winter, and keep moist. Or stratify 2 weeks, then sow indoors early in the year. Surface-sow, covered, at 50-65F/10-18C, light needed to germinate; when sprouted cover with fine sand, provide at least 55F/12C, good indirect light but no sun, uncover, and water from below

Replant seedlings when 1/2" tall, again with first rosette of leaves 6 weeks later. Plant in protected area, may relocate next year to its intended location. Divide every few years. Grow in moist, well-drained soil, part shade. Zone 5-8

See Also

Primula vulgaris (English primrose, common primrose)

Related Topics

Dividing Plants
Cold Frames
Soil
Plants of Home and Garden
Stratifying Seed

 
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