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Common Primrose is a perennial flowering plant known for its compact foliage and early seasonal blooms. It grows well in cool to temperate climates and is commonly cultivated in home gardens, borders, containers, and shaded landscape beds. The plant prefers partial shade, fertile well drained soil, and moderate watering, making it suitable for ornamental garden cultivation in sheltered outdoor environments.
Features
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Perennial flowering plant suitable for garden borders and beds
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Compact growth with early seasonal blooms
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Adaptable to containers, shaded beds, and landscape planting
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Prefers partial shade with well drained soil
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Suitable for cool to temperate climate conditions
Specifications
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Scientific name: Primula vulgaris
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Common name (US): Common Primrose
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Seed type / variety: Open pollinated ornamental flower seed
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Growth habit: Low growing perennial herbaceous plant
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USDA zones: 4 to 8
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Planting season: Spring or early fall in suitable climates
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Growing season: Late winter through spring flowering period
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Sowing season: February to April in temperate regions; September to October in mild climates
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Germination time and conditions: About 14 to 30 days in cool moist well drained soil
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Sunlight requirements: Partial shade to filtered sunlight
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Soil requirements: Fertile well drained loamy soil preferred
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Watering needs: Moderate watering with consistent moisture
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Mature plant size: Approximately 6 to 12 inches height with about 8 to 12 inches spread
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Plant spacing: About 8 to 12 inches between plants
