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Sign up freePrimula vulgaris
flower
Bees
Bumblebees
ButterfliesOne of the first flowers of spring, in yellow, white, pink, red, and purple. Suitable for shaded borders and woodland edges. Divide after flowering every few years to propagate.
🐛 Prone to: Aphids, Spider mites, Caterpillars.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps, Predatory mites, Minute pirate bugs to keep them in check — plant African Marigold, Angelica and Anise nearby.
Moist, humus-rich, well-draining
Ribes uva-crispa
shrubThrives in the same partial sun, moderate water conditions as Primrose
