Scientific Name
Primula veris 'Sunset Shades'
Common Name(s)
Cowslip 'Sunset Shades', Cowslip Primrose, Cowslip, St. Peter's Keys, Palsywort, Tisty-Tosty, Cowflops, Culver Keys
Scientific Classification
Family: Primulaceae
Subfamily: Primuloideae
Genus: Primula
Flower
Color: Red and orange-yellow
Bloom Time: Spring
Description
Primula veris 'Sunset Shades' is a semi-evergreen clump-forming perennial with rosettes of stalked, oblong to ovate, mid-green leaves and upright stems that bear umbels of nodding flowers. It grows up to 4 inches (10 cm) tall at maturity, extending to 8 inches (20 cm) tall with the flowers.
The flowers are red-edged, orange-yellow, sweetly fragrant, and appear in spring.
How to Grow and Care
Potted indoor Primulas are a delightful way to usher out winter or welcome in the spring. They are available in a wide range of striking colors, forming a mass of flowers. Most people prefer the taller, upright delicate Primulas indoors, but even a pot of common Primula is a nice addition. Extend the flowering season by pinching off dying buds. After the plant has done blooming, consider moving it outside. While inside, do not overwater; wilting even though the plant is getting water is a sign of root rot.
It's unlikely you'll be repotting your potted Primula. If you do, make sure not to bury them too deep—burying too deep is a prime reason Primula succumb. Bury the plants, so the top of the root ball is slightly elevated above the surrounding soil level. Never pile soil up around the stem of a flowering plant.
They are propagated from seeds that are sown directly in soil or potting media. Most pots of indoor Primula are purchased as flowering plants, destined to be set atop a desk, sill, or table until they're done flowering.
See more at How to Grow and Care for Primula.
Origin
Primula veris 'Sunset Shades' is a cultivar of Primula veris.
Links
- Back to genus Primula
- Plantpedia: Browse flowering plants by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, or Origin
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