The best remedy for the sorrows of gray winter days are multicolored flowers. In the first weeks of the new year, a source of good mood can be bright, colorful bunches of primroses, which are effectively ahead of other flowering plants.These modestly sized perennials, with their very name alone, provide us with their first position in the floral procession of the new season.
Currently, the most frequently purchased potted plant is the Stemless Primula Primula acaulis. In winter, its pure, often bright colors of flowers attract our eyes with magnetic force.By looking more closely at the different varieties, we discover new eye-catching color combinations.
Since February, the colorful collection of primroses has been enriched by varieties with full flowers resembling tiny roses.Until a few years ago, they were quite an expensive rarity, but today, more easily available, they charm us with unusual white, yellow, orange, red and blue flowers.Their nostalgic beauty will be emphasized by an appropriate arrangement. Place the pots with primroses in a clearly visible place on the moss cushion
and we wrap a wreath of willow twigs or combine with green plants, such as ivy or grasses.
The haughty Primula elatior also deserves more attention. Its flowers are placed on 10 cm long shoots. Spherical inflorescences of primula Primula denticulata also float on long shoots. A special place should be given to the gypsophila Primula auricula with its pretty multi-colored flowers.
Lovely spring arrangements
Caring for primroses is easy.Remove wilting flowers systematically to make room for new buds.We also cut out the yellowing leaves. The soil in the pots should not be too moist or too dry. Primroses feel best in the fresh air. Light frost should not harm the plants.
A newspaper cover is enough for the night. If there is a long period of frosty weather, the plants should be moved to a cool, but frost-free room.The most sensitive to cold are the specimens kept for a long time in warm store rooms.Stemless primrose is a winter-hardy perennial and can also grow in the bed.
