Primroses are considered the most popular potted plants for the living room. No wonder - they are extremely flowery and easy to care for. Below you will find out how primroses need to be cared for in pots and beds in order to last for a long time.
How do you properly care for primroses?
To properly care for primroses, they should be watered regularly, fertilized every two weeks and withered flowers and yellow leaves should be removed. For optimal growth, they require a cool location, preferably between 12 and 16 °C, and regular repotting or dividing of the plant.
Should primroses be watered regularly?
Primroses should be watered regularly, especially during their flowering period. Anyone who neglects this must expect that the flowers will wither prematurely.
Watering in autumn should once again be given increased attention. From September onwards, primroses are watered well to stimulate their budding. In the summer, primroses have a resting period, but the soil should not dry out at this time.
Spraying primroses in the pot when they are blooming
Primroses in pots in the apartment are happy when they are sprayed with water several times a week during their flowering period. But be careful: only spray the leaves and not the flowers!
Do primroses need fertilizer?
Overall, primroses have low to medium nutrient requirements. As soon as their flower buds are visible, fertilizer is recommended every 2 weeks. Primroses in the pot receive a liquid fertilizer (€8.00 on Amazon), which is added to the irrigation water. Primroses in the bed can be provided with compost.
Is a cut necessary?
It is not necessarily necessary to cut primroses. Pruning is inappropriate. However, it is advisable to remove the withered flowers so that energy is not invested in seed formation. As a result, the new flowers grow back better. In addition, yellow leaves should be cut off regularly.
Which propagation methods have proven successful?
Primroses can be propagated in three ways. On the one hand, they can be propagated separately or via root cuttings. On the other hand, they can be easily spread throughout the world via their seeds.
Sowing primroses:
- sow outdoors
- At room temperature the seeds germinate poorly or not at all
- ideal temperature: 12 to 16 °C
- Seeds germinate in light (do not cover with soil!)
- After 2 to 3 weeks the first leaves are visible
Primroses divide like other plants. But this method is not just for reproduction. It is important for keeping primroses blooming. Cushion primroses in particular desperately need regular division every 2 to 3 years.
Do you have to repot primroses?
Primroses should be repotted in pots every two years. This can happen in early spring or late summer. If the diameter of the plant is larger than 15 cm, it is important to divide it first.
Which winterization measures are necessary?
Primroses tolerate frost extremely well. But primroses in pots, for example on the balcony, should be wrapped in newspaper to protect them from freezing. If they are placed indoors, temperatures between 7 and 12 °C are ideal for overwintering.
Tips & Tricks
Yellow leaves are a sign of soil that is too wet, a location that is too cool or a magnesium deficiency.
