Primula plants and species - Auricula Plants

Primula plants and species such as primula auricula, primula veris and primula vulgaris all grow well in a free draining humus rich soil. A slow release fertilizer early in spring or some liquid seaweed fertilizer will help promote growth.

Primula Veris is the species known as 'Cowslip' and is well known for its yellow flowers, however many interesting species are also available for sale. Look for Primula allionii species and cultivars for something a little different. Candelabra primula plants have the flowers rising above the foliage, 'like a candelabra' . Primula japonica 'pink pagoda' is pictured right.

Primula :: Plant Profile and Growing Hints

Primula are a cottage garden favourite. With over 400 species of primula a general growing guide is to provide a moist, shady position, humus rich soil and don't let primulas dry out during summer. If you are looking for something really spectacular, the rare Primula vialli or 'Orchid Primrose' is worth seeking out at rare plant fairs, purple flowers in spikes, unusual.

Widely grown perennials Primula are often referred to as primroses. The genus Primula actually has around 450 species, so variety is incredible. Growing well in temperate woodland areas these late winter to spring flowering plants are a colourful addition to the garden and are also suited to growing in pots or containers.

With many hybrids available colour range and flower form is greatly varied. Some species and cultivars have flowers that are help well above the foliage while others are held down amongst the foliage.

Primula auricula is a species known as the mountain cowslip.
However the hybrids known as 'auriclas' can be divided into four main sections these being Show, Alpine, Double and Border.