Primula veris
True Primrose
Common names: Meadow Primrose, Spring Primrose, Sky Primrose
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Description
The True Primrose (*Primula veris*) is a native spring flower that displays bright yellow umbels on short stems from April to May. It prefers lean meadows and the edges of woodlands and has long been used as a traditional medicinal plant in home apothecaries. In Germany the species is under special protection, so only cultivated plants may be planted, never wild‑caught specimens. In a small garden or natural garden it adds charming accents along the borders of perennial beds or under light trees, attracting bees and bumblebees early in the year.
Care instructions
The True Primrose prefers a semi‑shaded spot with loose, calcareous soil, such as at the edge of a woodland or on a meadow. Water only during prolonged dry periods; it does not tolerate waterlogged soil. No pruning is necessary; you may leave faded flower heads after seed set so the plant can self‑sow. The plant is winter hardy in our region and requires no special protection in winter. Because the species is specially protected in Germany, purchase only cultivated plants and do not take specimens from the wild.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
well-drained, humus-rich, lime-loving, moist
Feeding
Light feeder
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