Primula, also known as primrose, has showy, multicolor blooms in a wide range of colors and often a different colored center. The pretty pale to dark green foliage has a crinkle-like texture. It grows in low mounds and blooms in early to late spring. Primula needs shade or partial shade and moist, organically rich, well-drained soil. It is pretty in shady cottage gardens and also beautiful as an indoor plant, bringing a cheery touch of spring inside. Plant these colorful flowers grouped together in garden beds, or combine them with other annuals and perennials for a beautiful mix of seasonal color. For healthy plants that will bloom all season, water until plants are established. Then simply water as needed. Feed plants with an all purpose fertilizer in spring and fall at the base of the plant.
