Edible Flowers : Primula vulgaris

Hardy Herbaceous Perennial

• Flowers in : Spring
• Ideal for : Borders, Cottage Gardens, Wild Garden
• Special Features : Edible Flowers
• Height : 6 inches

Description

Without doubt this native British plant is one of the most beautiful of the Primula family and an excellent garden plant. The flowers are of softest yellow, a colour very rare among flowers, and are deliciously scented. Happy in full sun or part shade. Flowers spring. Height 6in.

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Sowing Instructions

Sow late winter onwards in good seed compost. Sow seed on surface of compost and gently firm. Seal in a polythene bag or cover with a piece of glass and place in a shady spot but do not exclude light which is beneficial for germination. Keep the soil damp but not wet. Germination usually takes 10-15 days at 15-18C (60-65F), higher temperatures can prevent germination.

Growing Instructions

Transplant when large enough to handle in 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow cool and fairly moist and later plant out 23cm (9in) apart in good soil, sun or part shade.

Kitchen Notes

Popular as a garnish on salads, remove the stalks so they sit open faced on top of lettuce, cress etc. Crystallize or use in pancakes or cakes.

Caution

May cause skin irritation