Primula Primus F1 Autumn Fire - Hybrid Primrose
Primula Primus F1 Autumn Fire - Hybrid Primrose
Primula x hybrida Primus F1 Autumn Fire
Hybrid Primrose
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Description
Primula 'Primus F1 Autumn Fire' is a compact, early, very floriferous, and beautifully coloured hybrid perennial primrose. This variety is distinguished by its shimmering and changing colours, in shades of yellow, orange, and copper, and its lovely compact ball habit. Use it in border plantings, as bedding, or in window boxes where it will be easy to combine with many other flowering or leafy plants. This wonderful primrose is easy to cultivate in humus-bearing, moist soil, in gentle sun, partial shade, or even in shade.
Primula 'Primus F1' is the result of complex hybridisations between Primula elatior, P. acaulis, and P. veris. All these plants belong to the family of primroses. The dark foliage of 'Autumn Fire' develops in rosettes, emerging from the underground rootstock, to form a beautiful cushion. The rounded, crinkled leaves are a lovely dark green. Flowering sometimes begins as early as October, continuing through winter and into early spring. From the foliage, short flowering stems, 20 cm high emerge, bearing several flowers in terminal clusters with changing colours.
The primrose 'Primus F1' particularly enjoys humus-bearing, slightly moist but well-drained soil, conditions it finds at the edge of clear, damp woodlands. In border plantings or in window boxes on a balcony, this plant pairs well with other primroses of all colours, with pansies, violets, hostas, grasses, cyclamens... Primroses are perfect for borders, low beds, under the cover of leafy trees, in rockeries, and in lawns, among snowdrops and violets.
The primroses in our gardens are almost all perennials, sometimes annuals, rarely shrubby. Their cultivation can be either very easy or, conversely, very difficult. Often, climate is a determining factor for their survival; some species die if summer temperatures are too high, others if winter is too wet, or too cold, etc. It is a complex genus that we have been cultivating for 25 years, but to understand the vastly different ways of life of all the rare species, one must spend a lot of time with them and know that they forgive no mistakes. Those in this catalogue do not all offer the same degree of difficulty, but they are all growable by a careful amateur. Some are easy to raise, others less so... it's up to you to choose those you think you can manage to cultivate!
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Primula
x hybrida
Primus F1 Autumn Fire
Primulaceae
Hybrid Primrose
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Primula 'Primus F1 Autumn Fire' prefers humus-rich soils that are always slightly moist but well-drained. However, it tolerates heavy clay soils very well, provided that the water does not stagnate, just like the stemless primrose. Although it is averse to scorching sun, it does not appreciate overly dense shade either. A position in the morning sun is ideal. Over time, it forms lovely borders that can thrive for many years if the location is suitable.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.