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Primula veris 'Sunset Shades' | Sunset Shades Cowslip

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DESCRIPTION
Primula veris ‘Sunset Shades’ bears nodding, bell-shaped flowers held in rounded clusters above a low rosette of softly crinkled green leaves. The blooms open in rich tones of crimson to wine red, often shading darker toward the throat, creating a warm, cohesive display through the clump. The foliage remains compact and textured, providing a tidy base that supports the colorful flowers throughout the spring flowering period.

Blooming from mid to late spring, this cultivar comes from garden selections of a European meadow species. It suits woodland edges and naturalized borders, where its warm flower colors mingle with bulbs and early perennials.

DESCRIPTION
Primula veris ‘Sunset Shades’ bears nodding, bell-shaped flowers held in rounded clusters above a low rosette of softly crinkled green leaves. The blooms open in rich tones of crimson to wine red, often shading darker toward the throat, creating a warm, cohesive display through the clump. The foliage remains compact and textured, providing a tidy base that supports the colorful flowers throughout the spring flowering period.

Blooming from mid to late spring, this cultivar comes from garden selections of a European meadow species. It suits woodland edges and naturalized borders, where its warm flower colors mingle with bulbs and early perennials.

  • Family: Primulaceae
    Height: 10 to 14 in
    Width: 10 to 12 in
    Foliage color: Medium to deep green, softly wrinkled, oval to spoon-shaped basal leaves
    Flower color: Rich red to deep crimson blossoms with contrasting yellow centers, held in nodding clusters above the foliage
    Bloom time: Mid to late spring
    Light requirements: Full sun to part shade
    Water requirements: Moderate moisture
    Maintenance: Low, remove spent flowers to extend bloom and tidy foliage after flowering
    Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 8
    Wildlife attractors: Early-season bees

    This plant can be seen at Heronswood Garden.

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  • Works Well In:
    ‍ ‍ ● Woodland Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Borders
    ‍ ‍ ● Pollinator Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Containers

    Companion Plants:
    Acorus Skimmias
    Astilbe Blechnums
    Carexes Heucheras

    Design Tip:
    Plant this colorful primrose in naturalized drifts along woodland edges where its warm blooms mingle with spring bulbs and emerging perennials. Layer flowering shrubs, graceful ferns, and contrasting foliage to create a vibrant woodland planting with depth, texture, and seasonal rhythm.