Primrose

harbinger of spring, bearing masses of scented, pale yellow flowers


Primula vulgaris
aka Culver keys
  • semi-evergreen perennial
  • rosettes of large, deeply-veined, bright-green leaves
  • pale lemon flower clusters with yellow centres
  • fragrant
  • early spring.

H 0.2m
S 0.35m

sun to part shade

moist well-drained


Notes: Ideal woodlander or Cottage garden plant but inherited these which were growing in the designated fernery of the Japanesque garden