Features of primrose carefor which do not require too much strength and knowledge. From the Latin language the name of this charming culture translates as "first, early."The plant will please fans of flowering crops, not only early flowering, unpretentiousness, but also a variety of bright and delicate colors. 
This is a perennial plant. Primrose flowers not only look beautiful visually, but also have a pleasant aroma. There are about 500 varieties of plants that allows flower growers and landscape designers to choose a suitable and effective variety. However, some primrose varieties begin to bloom with the first rays of the warm, spring sun, and others - only in the middle of summer.
In the wild, primrose can be found in forests and mountainous regions of Eurasia and America. Some species of the flower are protected by the Red Book of the Russian Federation.
Features of planting primroses in open ground
To the question of novice gardeners "When to plant a primrose in open ground?" Experienced summer residents unequivocally answer that the landing in open ground of primroses takes place both in spring and autumn. If the flower is planted in spring, then it is best to postpone planting until the last days of May.
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It is also important to choose the right place for planting. It is better if it is a shaded area. You can choose a place under the trees or bushes so that the direct rays of the sun do not fall on the flowers. However, in the northern regions when planting, it is desirable to choose, on the contrary, a sunny area.
The soil for growing a crop should be loose, drained and breathable. Moisture stagnation is dangerous for the plant. Clay soil will also come down for planting culture. If the soil is too heavy, then it is recommended to add sand, manure. Also suitable vermiculite or crushed moss-sphagnum. The reaction of the soil is required weakly acid or neutral.
Before planting, it is recommended to loosen and clear the soil from weeds.
If large varieties are planted, then a distance of about 25 cm is recommended to be left between them. If compact, at least 15 cm. However, there should not be too much space and gaps between bushes, primroses prefer thickened plantings. 
The photo shows a perennial primrose. In the ground planting is done using seedlings of this culture. Growing from seed is a long and difficult process. Usually, seedlings are planted on the garden plot not earlier than two years after the first shoots appear.
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Features care for primrose
Primula - an unpretentious perennial plant. It is able to endure both drought and excessive sun rays, but it is not worth neglecting the rules of planting and care.
When caring for a garden primula, you need to follow a number of recommendations that will help grow a healthy, abundantly flowering crop:
- Watering the plant should be regular. Watering in springtime is especially important, but at the same time it is necessary to prevent moisture retention in the soil, since it is detrimental to the culture. Also, do not allow water droplets on the leaves of the plant.
- Primrose perfectly responds to the introduction of fertilizing. Manure is best suited as a fertilizer. Fertilizer is applied during vegetative growth.
- In the autumn, it is necessary to pour a little soil to the plant bush, and to cover it with dry foliage from above. This will protect the plant and its root system from freezing in the winter. Shelter in the northern regions is especially important.
- It is important to regularly loosen the soil around primrose bushes and remove weeds. Weeding saves the culture from disease.
Primrose planting in open field is possible in Siberia and in other regions with a harsh climate. Caring for a plant there is not much different. However, there it is better to plant the plant in the sun, and in winter it is necessary to cover the culture from freezing. As a shelter fit dry leaves.
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- daffodils;
- peonies;
- periwinkle;
- astilba;
- umbilical spring;
- host;
- fern;
- and others.
Primroses can become a decoration of garden ponds, where they are in perfect harmony with daylilies, water lilies and marsh forget-me-not. Primroses are also suitable for creating rockeries and rock gardens. Also an excellent option are planting primroses near coniferous undersized crops.
Even the primrose, planted next to the greens, for example, with sorrel, looks more than impressive due to its bright, variegated flowers.
Primula - primrose, attracting the attention of a florist and landscape designer. Planting and caring for a primrose will not be difficult, and bright, but at the same time tender spring flowers will not leave without a pleasant impression.
Video about landing a primrose in the open ground
