Oxlip Primula Colossea Mixed

What Oxlip Primula Colossea Mixed is

Oxlip Primula Colossea Mixed (Primula veris) is a perennial flower of the primrose family (Primulaceae). The plant is flowering, semi-evergreen and produces pollen. Excellent for an early spring border.

The flowers appear in clusters from late winter and throughout spring.

Sow in a greenhouse or in the garden in a bed, thinly, then prick out and transplant.

Suitable for rock gardens, borders and planters.

The primrose is one of the first spring flowers – for partially shaded beds and pots.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 80%
• Seeds per packet: 187–253 pcs (0.2 g)
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: March – May; seedlings
• Flowering: March – May
• Position: partial shade or shade

When to sow Oxlip Primula Colossea Mixed

Oxlip Primula Colossea Mixed seeds are sown in March – May. The plants flower in March – May. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Oxlip Primula Colossea Mixed

• Sowing method: seedlings
• Depth: on the surface
• Spacing: 20 cm
• Germination: 21–42 days at 15–18 °C; stratification is required
• Position: partial shade or shade

Oxlip prefers partial shade to dappled sunlight. Choose a spot in your garden that receives morning sun or filtered sunlight and some protection from the intense afternoon sun. Make sure the soil is well-drained and rich in organic matter. They thrive in moist, humus-rich soils. Before sowing, prepare the soil by removing weeds and debris from the chosen area. Work organic matter such as compost or well-rotted leaf mulch into the soil to improve its fertility and moisture-retention capacity. Scatter the seeds evenly over the prepared soil surface. Gently press the seeds into the soil to ensure good contact between seed and soil, but do not bury them too deeply. The seeds are small and should be lightly covered with a thin layer of soil or compost. Water gently but thoroughly so that they settle into the soil. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the germination period, which can take from several weeks to several months.

The seeds germinate in light and need cold.

Flowering and uses

Flowers in March–May.

Frequently asked questions

When should Oxlip Primula Colossea Mixed be sown?

The recommended sowing months are March – May. Sowing method: seedlings.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 187–253 seeds, pack size 0.2 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 80%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.