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Primroses (Primula)
The primroses (Primula) are a large and diverse group of flowering plants with a wide distribution. The "prim" in primroses is a reference to primus, the Latin word for "first", and thus to the fact that these flowers are often some of the first to bloom during springtime. Many primroses are cultivated ornamentally, and several species also provide important food sources for caterpillars and other insects.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
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Attributes of Primroses
Plant Height
25 cm
Spread
20 cm
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Ideal Temperature
0 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Primroses
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How to Grow and Care for Primroses
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Primroses is a genus that includes plants that are generally easy to cultivate and care for. The primroses needs well-drained soil, partial shade to full sunlight, and regular watering, although it can tolerate occasional dry spells. It prefers cool, moist environments with temperatures ranging from 40 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Common challenges include pests like aphids and red spider mites, as well as diseases like root rot and powdery mildew. As for seasonal considerations, primrosess require less water during colder months and might need additional shade during summer to prevent overheating.
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8 most common species：
Common primrose
Common primrose is a welcome sight in an early spring landscape. The vibrant colors of the flowers and a light, delicate scent make the common primrose a favorite. This plant provides vibrant color to any container or flowerbed, with hues available in yellow, pink, purple, blue, orange, red, white and bi-color.
Baby primrose
Baby primrose is a dainty flowering evergreen plant. It is easy to care for, with little maintenance except for regular watering. It grows quickly and blooms early in spring. All parts of this plant are considered toxic.
Common primrose
Common primrose (Primula acaulis subsp. acaulis) is a perennial plant that blooms in spring with fragrant clusters of pale yellow flowers. The seeds propagate by division after blooming. Because of this, its Latin name derives from the word for "spring." In 2020, Italy chose the common primrose as a symbol for their COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
Cowslip
Cowslip is a flowering perennial. It was often found growing in cow pastures among the cow dung, which probably earned it its name, cowslip. This plant was often discussed in ancient literature and used as a source of wine and food.
Japanese primrose
The japanese primrose is a versatile and low-maintenance plant that received the RHS Award of Garden Merit. It is endemic to Southeast Asia and was named after German physician Philipp Franz von Siebold. Since the 16th century, the Japanese have been cultivating this plant.
Japanese primrose
Japanese primrose (Primula japonica) is an indigenous Japanese species. It’ll do best in any spot that’s moist, cool, and shady. However, it can thrive in direct sunlight if the weather is cool and the soil is kept damp. In the wild, you’ll find it growing near bogs, swamps, and marshes.
Auricula
Mountain cowslip (*Primula auricula*), also known as Bear's ear, is an alpine evergreen perennial herb. It can be found growing among rocks in large central European mountain ranges. In the wild, the flower clusters are yellow, but many attractive multicolored cultivars are available for garden planting.
Oxlip
The oxlip (Primula elatior) grows in nutrient-poor and calcium-rich damp meadows in northern Europe. It can tolerate direct or partial sun, and tends to grow in clusters. In most cases, all the flowers on a single plant will hang in roughly the same direction.
All Species of Primroses
Common primrose
Common primrose
Common primrose is a welcome sight in an early spring landscape. The vibrant colors of the flowers and a light, delicate scent make the common primrose a favorite. This plant provides vibrant color to any container or flowerbed, with hues available in yellow, pink, purple, blue, orange, red, white and bi-color.
Baby primrose
Baby primrose
Baby primrose is a dainty flowering evergreen plant. It is easy to care for, with little maintenance except for regular watering. It grows quickly and blooms early in spring. All parts of this plant are considered toxic.
Common primrose
Common primrose
Common primrose (Primula acaulis subsp. acaulis) is a perennial plant that blooms in spring with fragrant clusters of pale yellow flowers. The seeds propagate by division after blooming. Because of this, its Latin name derives from the word for "spring." In 2020, Italy chose the common primrose as a symbol for their COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
Cowslip
Cowslip
Cowslip is a flowering perennial. It was often found growing in cow pastures among the cow dung, which probably earned it its name, cowslip. This plant was often discussed in ancient literature and used as a source of wine and food.
Japanese primrose
Japanese primrose
The japanese primrose is a versatile and low-maintenance plant that received the RHS Award of Garden Merit. It is endemic to Southeast Asia and was named after German physician Philipp Franz von Siebold. Since the 16th century, the Japanese have been cultivating this plant.
Japanese primrose
Japanese primrose
Japanese primrose (Primula japonica) is an indigenous Japanese species. It’ll do best in any spot that’s moist, cool, and shady. However, it can thrive in direct sunlight if the weather is cool and the soil is kept damp. In the wild, you’ll find it growing near bogs, swamps, and marshes.
Auricula
Auricula
Mountain cowslip (*Primula auricula*), also known as Bear's ear, is an alpine evergreen perennial herb. It can be found growing among rocks in large central European mountain ranges. In the wild, the flower clusters are yellow, but many attractive multicolored cultivars are available for garden planting.
Oxlip
Oxlip
The oxlip (Primula elatior) grows in nutrient-poor and calcium-rich damp meadows in northern Europe. It can tolerate direct or partial sun, and tends to grow in clusters. In most cases, all the flowers on a single plant will hang in roughly the same direction.
Bird's eye primrose
Bird's eye primrose
Bird's eye primrose is threatened in many countries due to environmental pollution and habitat destruction. This perennial enjoys damp, short grasslands and is attractive to skipper butterflies. Its Latin name (Primula farinosa) comes from prima, meaning "first," as it makes an early appearance with its flowers, and farinoso, meaning "powdery," references the surface of the flowers' stalks.
Viscid primrose
Viscid primrose
The viscid primrose (Primula latifolia) is an Alpine plant found high in the Pyrenees and the central Alps mountain ranges in Europe. Favoring shady crevices, it can be used in cool rock gardens, but it does not do well in containers.
Sinensis Primrose
Sinensis Primrose
Sinensis Primrose is a perennial herb that is covered with abundant multi-cellular hairs, and displays leaves that arrange themselves into the shape of a rosette. It blooms showy flowers that are usually a shade of rose pink or even lilac.
Orchid primrose
Orchid primrose
The striking bicolor appearance of orchid primrose is the main reason why this perennial flower is beloved by many gardeners. It blooms a showy flower spike in early to mid-summer. This species requires full to partial sun.
Mealy primrose
Mealy primrose
The specific epithet "pulverulenta" of Primula pulverulenta means "dusty," and it refers to the dusty silvery layer that covers the stem. Native to China, mealy primrose is a widely popular ornamental plant that provides a showy display with its magenta-red flowers that bloom in the late spring or early summer.
Drumstick primula
Drumstick primula
Drumstick primula (Primula denticulata) is a flowering perennial that is native to the Himalayas where it grows best in rich, moist, sunny soil. Drumstick primula produces globular clusters of flowers that come in shades of lilac, purple, blue, pink, and white, with an attractive golden-yellow center. The plant has earned the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.
European alpine primrose
European alpine primrose
Hairy primrose is so named because it has hairy leaves. This low-growing perennial plant is a valued addition to garden beds because of its low stature and low-maintenance requirements. European alpine primrose's evergreen leaves offer year-round ornamental interest.
Silver-edged primrose
Silver-edged primrose
Silver-edged primrose boasts delicate blue flowers with a snowy sprinkle of white in the center. This feature, as well as its silvery leaves and sweet scent, are what make silver-edged primrose a highly sought-after ornamental plant. It is typically grown in alpine houses and rock gardens.
Top primrose
Top primrose
Primula obconica is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae, native to China. It is a short-lived evergreen perennial growing to 40 cm tall by 25 cm broad, with rosettes of coarse, heart-shaped leaves, and thick stalks bearing umbels of lavender flowers in late winter and early spring. The specific epithet obconica means "inverted cone", referring to the convex flowers. This is a tender plant which us usually grown annually as a houseplant or in a cool greenhouse. Numerous cultivars have been developed, of which 'Libre Magenta' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. The hairs on the leaves may cause allergic reactions.
Bulley's primrose
Bulley's primrose
Bulley's primrose is a species of candelabra primrose, categorized this way due to the multi-tiered layout of its flowers. This perennial is a popular ornamental plant that attracts wildlife. This cultivar is named Bulley's primrose after Arthur K Bulley, an amateur gardener and Liverpudlian cotton broker. It has received the Award of Garden Merit.
Parry's primrose
Parry's primrose
Parry's primrose(Primula parryi) is an herb that can be found growing in subalpine and alpine tundra and stark, rocky landscapes with little forestry. Its distinguishing feature is its distinctive smell, which is similar to a skunk. Even when pressed and dried, the smell can last for years. The common name, "Parry's primrose," and the specific epithet, parryi, honor Charles Christopher Parry who discovered the plant in 1861.
Candelabra primula
Candelabra primula
Candelabra primula is a hardy semi-evergreen perennial herb that grows in strong clumps and is often featured in borders. This plant is often used in gardens for ornamental purposes due to its vibrantly colored flowers that not many plants can rival.
Entire-leaved primrose
Entire-leaved primrose
The perennial herbaceous plant reaches stature heights of 1 to 5 centimeters. It is densely covered with colorless, up to 0.75 millimeters long glandular hair, especially at the edges of the leaves, on the stem, as well as on the carrying and sepals, but still barely sticky. The often serene leaves are entire or wavy hidden, soft, grass green, ovate, pointed or rounded.
Sierra primrose
Sierra primrose
With a matlike form with a thick, woody base covered in the dried remnants of previous seasons' herbage. The green leaves occur in several rosettes on the woody base. The hairless leaves are spoon-shaped with jagged, toothed tips and measure up to 3.5 cm long.
Yellow candelabra primrose
Yellow candelabra primrose
Yellow candelabra primrose is a perennial plant that grows orange-yellow flowers from red buds, with long stems that elevate the flower from its evergreen, oval-shaped foliage. Its blooming season comes in late April to June, and it is known to be highly distributed in Tibet and China.
Moonlight primrose
Moonlight primrose
Moonlight primrose is a popular and award-winning ornamental plant grown for its attractive and delightfully fragrant white, yellow, or purple flowers. This plant grows in moist habitats in the wild so it thrives when planted close to ponds or in bog gardens. This plant is exceedingly rare in the wild, being found in only one river valley at a high altitude.
Candelabra primula
Candelabra primula
Candelabra primula is a fascinating plant with an array of unique features. With its delicate flowers and vibrant colors, it is a popular choice for gardens and adds a touch of beauty to any landscape. Additionally, the candelabra primula is known for attracting a wide variety of insects and birds, making it a valuable asset to any ecosystem. In terms of interesting name stories, the candelabra primula got its name from the renowned Japanese botanist, Kingo Miyabe. With its captivating appearance and diverse uses, the candelabra primula is truly one-of-a-kind.
Primroses 'Crescendo Blue Shades'
Primroses 'Crescendo Blue Shades'
With a burst of sky-inspired hues, primroses 'Crescendo Blue Shades' stands out in the early-spring garden with its vibrant clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers. The cool color palette, ranging from deep to pastel blues, showcases a gradient of blossoms nestled atop a rosette of lush, green foliage. Flourishing in moist, well-drained soils, primroses 'Crescendo Blue Shades' invites a lively charm to borders and containers alike.
Primroses 'Guinevere'
Primroses 'Guinevere'
Primroses 'Guinevere' is a delicate perennial with soft, velvety leaves forming a basal rosette. It produces clusters of pastel-pink to mauve flowers with a distinct yellow eye, which rise above the foliage on slender stems in spring. This easy-to-grow cultivar thrives in moist, well-drained soil, often preferring the dappled shade of woodland settings.
Primroses 'Belarina Cream'
Primroses 'Belarina Cream'
The primroses 'Belarina Cream' is a charming perennial, sporting layers of ruffled, creamy yellow blooms that resemble miniature roses. Flourishing in dappled shade and moist, well-drained soils, it heralds spring with its lush, rosette-forming foliage and fragrant flowers. This cultivar is a herald of cheer in woodland gardens or borders, captivating passersby from late winter to mid-spring.
Japanese primrose 'Postford White'
Japanese primrose 'Postford White'
Most Japanese primroses have flowers that range in color from pinkish white to red, but the japanese primrose 'Postford White' features distinctive and attractive pure white blooms. This Japanese primrose is an unusually early bloomer, bringing brightness to early spring gardens. This cultivar received the Award Of Garden Merit From The Royal Horticultural Society.
Primula pulchella
Primula pulchella
Primula pulchella showcases a charming rosette of oblong leaves, typically sprouting vibrant pink, bell-shaped flowers that boast a distinct, yellow eye at the center. This perennial beauty thrives in the cool, moist highlands, where it nestles in rocky crevices, its colors a stark contrast to the often-muted tones of its Alpine home.
Primroses 'Lady Greer’'
Primroses 'Lady Greer’'
Primroses 'Lady Greer’' produces a profusion of pale, creamy yellow blooms adorned with a yellow eye – a distinctive design. The parentage of this plant is mysterious, as it is yet to be confirmed. Gardeners especially love this plant for the abundance of blooms it displays.
Primroses 'Belarina Pink Champagne'
Primroses 'Belarina Pink Champagne'
Primroses 'Belarina Pink Champagne' boasts lush, rosette-forming foliage from which emerge stout stems supporting double-flowers reminiscent of rose blooms. These striking blossoms are a soft pink, with deeper-hued centers, exuding a romantic appeal. The plant thrives in cool, partially shaded environments, lending a splash of early spring color to woodland borders or shaded garden nooks.
Auricula 'Piers Telford'
Auricula 'Piers Telford'
Cultivated by Derek Telford, auricula 'Piers Telford' will return each year with unique flowers that resemble mini sunflowers with a ring of scarlet petals surrounding a bold yellow center. This auricula is often used as an ornamental plant that will add a beautiful feature to any garden.
Primroses 'Pacific Hybrids'
Primroses 'Pacific Hybrids'
Primroses 'Pacific Hybrids', presumably hybridized in the Pacific region, stands out from other primroses because of its particularly large flowers that come in an array of different pure colors, all on the same plant. These are hugely popular sources of showy garden color in early spring.
Purple golden-eyed primrose
Purple golden-eyed primrose
Purple golden-eyed primrose is a charming alpine perennial known for its vibrant, typically magenta or purple hued flowers, which bloom in spherical clusters atop short, sturdy stems. These blooms juxtapose beautifully against the plant’s rosettes of oval, green leaves. Thriving in cool, moist environments, purple golden-eyed primrose's lush foliage and vivid flowers are a beautiful sight in rock gardens and alongside stream banks.
Primroses 'Belarina Amethyst Ice'
Primroses 'Belarina Amethyst Ice'
With icy white edging on beautiful purple flowers, it’s easy to see how the Primroses 'Belarina Amethyst Ice' got its name. Primroses 'Belarina Amethyst Ice' was selected for its double-blooms which are plentiful and appear throughout the spring. It’s a vigorous cultivar with flowers that turn upwards attractively to show their full appeal.
Primroses 'Crescendo Bright Red'
Primroses 'Crescendo Bright Red'
Primroses 'Crescendo Bright Red' is a perennial polyanthus primrose, desirable for its reliability and bright, cheerful red and yellow blooms. This is a low-maintenance plant that blooms from late winter into early spring and tolerates some shade. Because of this, it can be used to underplant larger shrubs or trees. It is somewhat prone to pests.
Primroses 'Crescendo Pink and Rose Shades'
Primroses 'Crescendo Pink and Rose Shades'
Primroses 'Crescendo Pink and Rose Shades' is a primrose cultivar belonging to the Crescendo Series, so it's easy to understand why it has "crescendo" in its name. "Pink and Rose Shades" refers to the coloration of the plant's blooms. The Crescendo Series is part of the Polyanthus group of the Primula genus, which has given rise to a large number of varieties.
Auricula 'Blue Velvet'
Auricula 'Blue Velvet'
Auricula 'Blue Velvet' is an evergreen perennial that differs from its parent Auricula due to the bright blue flowers with white centers for which it is named. This coloration is a striking contrast to the yellow flowers typical of the parent plant. This garden favorite grows blooms throughout the spring months.
Cowslip 'Sunset Shades'
Cowslip 'Sunset Shades'
Cowslip 'Sunset Shades' is a Cowslip cultivar, selected to have larger and more striking flowers. The plant features multicolored, nodding, bell-shaped flowers that come in shades of yellow, orange, and red. The cultivar was likely named after the colors of its flowers, which resemble a sunset's colors.
Top primrose 'Libre White'
Top primrose 'Libre White'
Top primrose 'Libre White' is a cultivar of primrose and is part of a series of 'libre' cultivars released in 1995. It is distinguished by its coloring – white – which also explains the cultivar's naming. At just 25 cm tall, top primrose 'Libre White' is also notably shorter than other cultivars and the parent plant.
Auricula 'Lucy Locket'
Auricula 'Lucy Locket'
Auricula 'Lucy Locket' is an Auricula cultivar, selected to have larger and more attractive flowers. Compared to the solid yellow bell-shaped flowers of its parent plant, this cultivar is bred to produce large lemon-yellow flowers that have yellow centers surrounded by prominent white rings. It is further distinguished by its velvety blue-green leaves.
Primroses 'SuperNova Purple Bicolor'
Primroses 'SuperNova Purple Bicolor'
A flower must be very colorful to be named for an exploding star, and primroses 'SuperNova Purple Bicolor' doesn't disappoint. Its flowers are a bright starburst of purple-pink surrounding yellow centers with white margins. This is an unusually early flowering variety of primrose that brings much-needed color to early spring gardens.
Common primrose 'Zebra Blue'
Common primrose 'Zebra Blue'
Common primrose 'Zebra Blue' offers large, white and blue striped flowers that bloom from late winter to late spring. The flowers are contrasted by dark green, lance-shaped leaves. This is a cultivar of Primula acaulis. The name indicates the zebra-like stripes, which are blue instead of black. Common primrose 'Zebra Blue' is a favorite with gardeners as it is deer-resistant, rabbit-resistant, attractive to butterflies and bees, and easy to grow.
Primroses 'Zebra Blue'
Primroses 'Zebra Blue'
Even though zebras aren't blue, you'll understand primroses 'Zebra Blue''s name as soon as you see its jaw-dropping flowers. These flowers have bright blue and white petal outers that are a mixed stripe pattern just like a zebra's coat. The center of the flower by contrast is a bright yellow. These prized feature flowers are widely grown in ornamental gardens and are far more arresting than the single-colored flowers of the parent plant.
Oxlip 'Crescendo Golden'
Oxlip 'Crescendo Golden'
Oxlip 'Crescendo Golden' is a cultivar bred from Oxlip. Its name, 'Crescendo Golden', is an apt description of the cultivar's brilliant golden blooms. It is one of the most distinctive plants in the family due to its colorful blooms, and it's what sets oxlip 'Crescendo Golden' apart. It’s a favorite among gardeners with shady areas in their gardens as it is perfect for adding a splash of color.
Primroses 'Belarina Valentine'
Primroses 'Belarina Valentine'
Primroses 'Belarina Valentine' is an outstanding primrose that is part of the Belarina group of copyrighted primrose hybrids. This plant is distinctive because of its bright scarlet flowers, which make ideal cut flowers for Valentine's Day. These are double flowers, which are much more ostentatious than the single flowers of the parent plant.
Primula hybrid
Primula hybrid
The primula hybrid (Primula hybrid) are a large and diverse group of flowering plants with a wide distribution. The "prim" in primula hybrid is a reference to primus, the Latin word for "first", and thus to the fact that these flowers are often some of the first to bloom during springtime. Many primula hybrid are cultivated ornamentally, and several species also provide important food sources for caterpillars and other insects.
Auricula 'Taffeta'
Auricula 'Taffeta'
A cultivar of auricula, auricula 'Taffeta' produces stunning, fragrant, tricolored flowers with tones of magenta and white with yellow centers. This cultivar requires full sun and blooms in from mid-spring to early summer. It is noted as being especially appropriate for greenhouses.
Primroses 'Francisca'
Primroses 'Francisca'
Primroses 'Francisca' is a semi-evergreen perennial polyanthus primrose, with a remarkable twist: its green flowers look almost like leaves. It is so intriguing and reliable that it has won the RHS Award of Garden Merit. It is often used in beds and containers and can be used for underplanting because of its tolerance of shade.
Orchid primrose 'Aliholl'
Orchid primrose 'Aliholl'
The orchid primrose 'Aliholl' (Primula vialii 'Aliholl') are a large and diverse group of flowering plants with a wide distribution. The "prim" in orchid primrose 'Aliholl' is a reference to primus, the Latin word for "first", and thus to the fact that these flowers are often some of the first to bloom during springtime. Many orchid primrose 'Aliholl' are cultivated ornamentally, and several species also provide important food sources for caterpillars and other insects.
Julia's primrose 'Perle von Bottrop'
Julia's primrose 'Perle von Bottrop'
Julia's primrose 'Perle von Bottrop' is a cultivated plant from the primrose family bred for its compact size. Julia's primrose 'Perle von Bottrop' is smaller than other plants in the genus, but it’s also known for its creeping tendencies. It is also what’s makes it a popular ground cover during the summer when the purple flowers are in bloom.
Primroses 'Wanda'
Primroses 'Wanda'
Primroses 'Wanda' is an early-blooming variant that was developed by the Kemper Center. This hybrid was created for its color combination, a striking deep violet with yellow eyes. It is a creeping hybrid that spreads in small clumps to cover a large area. It has won the Award of Garden Merit for its beauty and reliability.
Primroses 'Danova Cream'
Primroses 'Danova Cream'
As the name suggests, primroses 'Danova Cream' is a primrose cultivar with pale cream flowers and a golden yellow eye. It is the cream-colored cultivar of the Danova Series, which are bred for their showy flowers and clump-forming habit.
Auricula 'Ancient Society'
Auricula 'Ancient Society'
A cultivar of auricula, auricula 'Ancient Society' is an evergreen perennial with fragrant and evocative two-tone flowers, which bloom only in spring. It prefers partial shade but can tolerate full sun in cooler regions. This plant appreciates rich, dark soil and works well as a window-box species.
Japanese primrose 'Apple Blossom'
Japanese primrose 'Apple Blossom'
Japanese primrose 'Apple Blossom' is distinct for its pale pink flowers with red centers that resemble those of apple trees. It is a cultivar of Primula japonica. This flower is prized for its versatility and its easy growth in shady, damp conditions.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Primula
The primroses (Primula) are a large and diverse group of flowering plants with a wide distribution. The "prim" in primroses is a reference to primus, the Latin word for "first", and thus to the fact that these flowers are often some of the first to bloom during springtime. Many primroses are cultivated ornamentally, and several species also provide important food sources for caterpillars and other insects.
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Attributes of Primroses
Plant Height
25 cm
Spread
20 cm
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Ideal Temperature
0 - 35 ℃
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Primroses is a genus that includes plants that are generally easy to cultivate and care for. The primroses needs well-drained soil, partial shade to full sunlight, and regular watering, although it can tolerate occasional dry spells. It prefers cool, moist environments with temperatures ranging from 40 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Common challenges include pests like aphids and red spider mites, as well as diseases like root rot and powdery mildew. As for seasonal considerations, primrosess require less water during colder months and might need additional shade during summer to prevent overheating.
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Common primrose
Common primrose is a welcome sight in an early spring landscape. The vibrant colors of the flowers and a light, delicate scent make the common primrose a favorite. This plant provides vibrant color to any container or flowerbed, with hues available in yellow, pink, purple, blue, orange, red, white and bi-color.
Baby primrose
Baby primrose is a dainty flowering evergreen plant. It is easy to care for, with little maintenance except for regular watering. It grows quickly and blooms early in spring. All parts of this plant are considered toxic.
Common primrose
Common primrose (Primula acaulis subsp. acaulis) is a perennial plant that blooms in spring with fragrant clusters of pale yellow flowers. The seeds propagate by division after blooming. Because of this, its Latin name derives from the word for "spring." In 2020, Italy chose the common primrose as a symbol for their COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
Cowslip
Cowslip is a flowering perennial. It was often found growing in cow pastures among the cow dung, which probably earned it its name, cowslip. This plant was often discussed in ancient literature and used as a source of wine and food.
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All Species of Primroses
Common primrose
Baby primrose
Common primrose
Cowslip
Japanese primrose
Japanese primrose
Auricula
Oxlip
Bird's eye primrose
Viscid primrose
Sinensis Primrose
Orchid primrose
Mealy primrose
Drumstick primula
European alpine primrose
Silver-edged primrose
Top primrose
Bulley's primrose
Parry's primrose
Candelabra primula
Entire-leaved primrose
Sierra primrose
Yellow candelabra primrose
Moonlight primrose
Candelabra primula
Primroses 'Crescendo Blue Shades'
Primroses 'Guinevere'
Primroses 'Belarina Cream'
Japanese primrose 'Postford White'
Primula pulchella
Primroses 'Lady Greer’'
Primroses 'Belarina Pink Champagne'
Auricula 'Piers Telford'
Primroses 'Pacific Hybrids'
Purple golden-eyed primrose
Primroses 'Belarina Amethyst Ice'
Primroses 'Crescendo Bright Red'
Primroses 'Crescendo Pink and Rose Shades'
Auricula 'Blue Velvet'
Cowslip 'Sunset Shades'
Top primrose 'Libre White'
Auricula 'Lucy Locket'
Primroses 'SuperNova Purple Bicolor'
Common primrose 'Zebra Blue'
Primroses 'Zebra Blue'
Oxlip 'Crescendo Golden'
Primroses 'Belarina Valentine'
Primula hybrid
Auricula 'Taffeta'
Primroses 'Francisca'
Orchid primrose 'Aliholl'
Julia's primrose 'Perle von Bottrop'
Primroses 'Wanda'
Primroses 'Danova Cream'
Auricula 'Ancient Society'
Japanese primrose 'Apple Blossom'
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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