Sunset Shades common cowslip
Primula veris 'Sunset Shades'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size4 to 8 inches tall12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Sunset Shades' common cowslip (Primula veris 'Sunset Shades') is a perennial for borders, containers, and shade gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. Fragrant red to orange flowers hang in drooping clusters in early to late spring and attract butterflies and bees. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. Plant it among early spring bulbs.
Pairs well with Daffodil, Little Beauty tulip, and Empress Wu hosta.