Common Primrose 'Matilda'

Primula vulgaris

How to grow Common Primrose 'Matilda'

Matilda is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Matilda needs a sandy, loamy and clay soil with a ph of 5.6 to 6.0 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Matilda from seed

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Matilda about 105 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Matilda

Matilda is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Matilda

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in early spring.