Content
- The cowslip in the profile
- Facts and figures about the cowslip at a glance
- Cowslip is very suitable for natural gardens
- Care and propagation
- Tips
The cowslip belongs to the Primelgewächsen
The cowslip in the profile
The local wild shrub, which is also referred to as the heavenly key, is unmistakable: From rosettes of gray-green, wrinkled leaves grows in the spring, a strong, hairy stems, on which a umbel of up to 20 cup-shaped, slightly hanging, golden yellow and delicately scented flowers. The plant grows up to 15 inches high and wide.
Early item cowslips prefer sunny locationFacts and figures about the cowslip at a glance
Cowslip is very suitable for natural gardens
Keyflowers are especially fond of planting in semi-natural gardens, which should have the most moist soil possible. Also in the rock garden makes the charming Wildstaude excellent. It can be well-littered, but can also quickly become a problem if it feels too comfortable in one location. Cowslips prefer a sunny to half shady site on humus and damp, but well drained soil. It also thrives very well on calcareous soils. Expect about eleven to 25 plants per square meter to be planted.
Care and propagation
Cowslips are considered to be extremely easy to care for. If self-sowing is not desired, the fruit stalks should be removed in a timely manner. The plant particularly likes to hybridize with Primula elatior, the tall cowslip. The propagation takes place either by a sowing after the seed maturity or by the division during the growth phase.
Tips
Especially beautiful is the mixture "Sunset Shades", which blooms in yellow, red and orange tones and can be up to 25 centimeters high. Red-flowered cowslips originate from crosses with the hybrid Primula polyantha.