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Primrose is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
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Profile
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Habit
- perennial
- Height
- 0.2 m
- Spread
- 0.1 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 10 years
- First yield
- after 2 years
- Hardiness
- zone 6–9
- Shade tolerance
- full shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam
- Soil moisture
- semi-dry – very moist
- pH
- 5.5 – 7
Flowering & harvest
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Uses
Frequently asked questions
Primrose: how big does it get?
Primrose (Primula vulgaris) grows as a perennial and reaches roughly 0.2 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 0.1 m. Growth is medium.
Primrose: what site does it need?
Primrose tolerates full shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 5.5 and 7.
Primrose: is it hardy?
Primrose is listed as hardy in zone 6–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Primrose: will it grow in Central Europe?
Primrose is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
Primrose: when does it flower?
In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate it flowers in May.
Primrose: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Primrose. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Primrose: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 5/10, Medicinal 5/10, Other uses 5/10.
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Community experience
What Permaplans users wrote about this plant – taken from the app as is. 1 post.
I saw it in a store's landscaping and it was so pretty, even in the hot smokey summer we're having, but reading online said it caa pest. pest. https://www.southernliving.com/pink-evening-primrose-6534732
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