Scottish Primrose
Primula scotica
Family: Primulaceae
Scottish Primrose grows in full sun and prefers moist acidic turf. Water needs: Moderate.
How to Grow Scottish Primrose
Scottish Primrose growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Moist acidic turf with a soil pH of 5.0-6.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-7. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Scottish Primrose as 30-90 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 150-240 days.
Plant Overview
Scottish Primrose (Primula scotica) is listed in the Primulaceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Difficult.
- Plant ID
- PLT-4026
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Difficult
Growing Conditions
Scottish Primrose is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist acidic turf. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 3-7.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-7
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Moist acidic turf
- Soil pH
- 5.0-6.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 150-240 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 150-240 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.