Primrose

Primrose comes in a range of sizes and ding on the variety you choose. From white, red, orange, pink, purple and some are combination of these colors. They will grow from 8 to 24 inches tall. This flower for shade is a cool temperature plant that is one of the first to pop out of dormancy in late Winter to early Spring. IT offers a stunning array of spring color and brightness to get you excited about the up coming season.

Propagation by seed or division after the blooms fade.

As always, A good, humus rich, well drained soil is what nature had in mind. Given this, there shouldn't be a need to fertilize. Composting your leaves, greens from the kitchen and other green vegetation will provide all that is necessary. Let's not forget vermiculture for the ultimate compost.These shade tolerant flowers will give way to the heat of Summer, when the second round of flowers take over.

They are a welcome site after the usually too long Winter.

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