Primrose (primrose): care, types, reproduction
At the end of winter, blooming primroses appear on the windows of flower shops. Flowers of various colors in the middle of green leaves enchant with their spring freshness. For the owners of these beauties, there are brief recommendations for their care.
Primrose (Primula ), Primrose is a perennial (annual) herbaceous plant that forms a basal rosette with bright green leaves, above which there are many beautiful flowers from the Primrose family. This flower got its name due to its very early flowering. Caring for primroses is simple, just choose the right place,water from time to time, feed and these wonderful flowers will give you joy from the brightness of a variety of colors.
To date, there are 400-500 species of primroses. In its natural environment, primrose grows on moist river banks, meadows and rocky mountain embankments of humid temperate climates. Most often found in Europe, Asia, North America, China.
As a result of many years of work by breeders, many varieties of primrose have appeared. There are varieties perennial, annual, indoor and primroses of open ground; early and late flowering, of different colors(yellow, white, red, purple, pink….), with bicolor, double, spherical flowers. Primrose flowers also differ in the size of the flower, dwarf species of primrose have been bred.
Types of primroses:
Primula-Cream, Primula-auricula, Primula-denticulata, Primula-acaulis, primula-cockburniana and others.
Primroses, in most cases, are grown as open ground plants that bloom in early spring. But there are also indoor primroses –
Primula obconica, which often cause allergies.
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Sometimes, after transplanting or pruning primroses, flower growers complain of rashes and irritation of the skin on their hands (use gloves to prevent skin irritation), so it is better to put these beautiful flowers out of the reach of children. Despite allergic reactions, primroses are used in folk medicine: flower tea – acts as a sedative; young leaves are added to the salad in spring(rich in vitamin C). Essential oils are obtained from the roots of Spring Primrose (medicinal) and Primula macrocalyx, which are used for medicinal purposes as an expectorant.
With a successful selection of species and varieties of primrose, you can admire flowering almost until mid-summer, and some of them are able to bloom even again, decorating the garden or yard with bright colors of flowers in the autumn months.
Primrose care
Primrose is considered a completely non-capricious plant – it is very easy to care for. With proper care, these beautiful flowers will delight your eye with their abundant long-lasting bloom.
Air temperature
Indoor primrose (Primula_obconica) feels best in a cool room of 16-20 degrees. To extend the flowering period, the temperature should not exceed 16 degrees. After flowering, the plant is transplanted into open ground or transferred to a cool room, in early autumn it is transferred to the house.
Garden primrose is completely dependent on the natural environment.
Light brightness
Indoor Primrose needs bright diffused light, but does not like direct sunlight. East and West windows of houses are best suited.
Watering and humidity
During the flowering period, the soil should be moist, but not overflowing, the roots will rot. It is better to water with soft or settled water. Primrose is an unpretentious flower, does not need special humidity, but if the air is too dry, the tips of the leaves of indoor primroses can dry out. In this case, we spray.
Fertilizer for primroses
It is necessary to feed indoor primrose during the budding period (if we see buds, we begin to feed) with fertilizers for flowering plants every 14 days.
Primrose transplant
Indoor primroses are transplanted every year, after flowering.
Land for transplanting can be bought in stores, choose for flowering ones, or make your own (see earth with added compost).
Reproduction of primroses
Primroses are propagated in spring or autumn vegetatively and in June – July by seeds.
Vegetatively: by dividing the bush during transplantation. Almost all garden species, after transplanting into open ground, grow, forming many rosettes.
Caring for primroses after flowering
Cut off faded peduncles. Transplanted into open ground. Or transfer to a cool room.
Pests and diseases.
With improper care, pests such as spider mites and aphids may appear.
