Primroses – many types of these early bloomers are poisonous to humans and animals. Nevertheless, primroses are popular houseplants. Unfortunately, they wither quite quickly in the pot in the warm living room
What to do with faded primroses?
Flowered primroses can be planted in the garden and are perennial. Their flowering period can be extended by watering them abundantly, fertilizing them every two weeks, keeping them cool, and regularly removing spent flowers. A second flowering in summer is possible if optimal conditions are present.
Don't throw away spent primroses
You don't have to throw away spent primroses. They are perennial and perennial. If you have a garden, you can plant the primroses there, for example. When planting several specimens, ensure a minimum distance of 15 cm.
Experience a second bloom in summer?
With luck you can experience a second bloom in summer. Many primroses bloom a second time in summer if they are placed outdoors in a shady and cool place. A prerequisite for this is also a good supply of water and an appropriate nutrient content in the soil.
Prolong flowering through 3 measures
All those who are annoyed that the primroses in the apartment don't last long but fade quickly should take the following tips to heart:
- water abundantly from the beginning of flowering
- fertilize every 2 weeks from the start of flowering
- Place primroses in a cool place (5 to 15 °C)
- cut off wilted flowers regularly
In general, low-lime to lime-free water should be used to water the primroses. In addition, primroses in the apartment should be sprayed/misted with water every two days. It is best to use a liquid fertilizer (€18.00 on Amazon) for fertilizing. Attention: Do not put the fertilizer on the leaves!
Want more primroses?
If you loved the primroses in bloom, how about propagating them? After flowering is the best time to sow. Do not cut off the spent flowers, but wait for seeds to form. The seeds germinate best immediately after they are ripe. Many primroses in the field also tend to self-sow.
Tips & Tricks
Primroses are sensitive to dry air, especially during their flowering period. A location near heating is therefore not suitable for them. It is better to place the flowering primroses in the bedroom, on the balcony or in the hallway.
