How to plant primroses and primulas. Many primula varieties, including native cowslips and primroses, plus hybrid polyanthus primulas and auriculas, are readily available at garden centres in spring. ... Many primulas can be grown from seed.

It is preferable to water from the bottom so as not to dislodge the small seeds. Germination of some varieties will be evident in ten days while others may take three to six weeks. Primroses have a tendency to germinate rather irregularly over a long period.

This plant will spread, sometimes aggressively, to form large colonies. Best in full sun in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerates poor soils, drought and light shade.

The specific name, speciosa, means "showy". The plant's wild habitat includes rocky prairies, open woodlands, slopes, roadsides, meadows and disturbed areas. While it makes an attractive garden plant, care should be taken with it as it can become invasive, spreading by runners and seeds.. . . . .364011235308!]0000000000000009783314146916!]