primula vulgaris


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primrose

primrose

Colorful, edible flower with sweet, bland taste. Note there is another plant also called Cowslip (Marsh Marigold) which isn’t the same.
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A woodland theme can be created around a simple specimen deciduous tree, under-planted with spring bulbs such as crocus, and native primula vulgaris.
gardening: Spring is on the way; SUSAN NICHOLAS' HANDY TIPS FOR MARCH
DELIGHTFUL Primula vulgaris smell divine and are often found at perfect nose level
SCENTS AND SENSIBILITY; Smell is the most evocative of all our senses, so cultivating gardens that please our noses as well as our eyes will double the pleasure
Our native primrose, primula vulgaris, is the simplest and the most perfect of all primroses.
PRIM AND PROPER; The simple native primrose has been used to parent a whole family of varied colours and appearances but the original is still the most charming flower of spring. And, thanks to the weather this year, we are enjoying them later
PRETTY Primula vulgaris - great in a woodland garden
CAROL'S WONDERS
Despite all the cold weather of recent weeks, my two clumps of Primula vulgaris (Primrose) have woken up and are just starting to flower - this display will now last until well into April, beating many other spring flowering plants for the longest display of flowers.
Best of the Bunch Primula vulgaris - Primrose
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