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Primula vulgaris or Primroses

 

 

 

 

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Spring 2008

Flowering now, the first flowers to herald the start of spring are always Primroses (Primula vulgaris) which appear in clumps of low rosettes of crinkled fresh green leaves with luminously pale yellow petaled flowers with orange centres.

Close up of Primula vulgaris or Primrose flower

Primula vulgaris or Primrose plant  

Known as 'May Spinks' in Scots and 'Sobrach' (joyous) in Gaelic this is by far the earliest species to flower in our fields. In the wild it can be found in woodland clearings, and roadside banks.

 

You can buy Primrose seeds from us - to find out more click here .

To grow, Primrose seeds need to experience very cold conditions, or they will not germinate, so either sow them outside in autumn, or sow seed into a tray of damp compost, place the tray in the fridge for 6-8 weeks, then keep in a warm place. Transplant the seedlings when they are large enough to handle.

Primula vulgaris or Primrose plant in field in spring


                                                  
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