Melinda Marsh · Gardenality Seedling · Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F
Fabulous information, I think they'd do well along our walkway next to our garage.

Melinda Marsh · Gardenality Seedling · Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F
Would it be okay to put them in the ground now and then cover them when it gets below freezing?

Melinda Marsh · Gardenality Seedling · Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F
How shall I deadhead the Primrose, just pinch of the bloom or cut back the stem? Also, I heard somewhere that they don't like their blooms to be watered on and that they should be watered below their blooms, is that true?

Melinda Marsh · Gardenality Seedling · Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F
Fabulous information, I think they'd do well along our walkway next to our garage.

Melinda Marsh · Gardenality Seedling · Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F
Would it be okay to put them in the ground now and then cover them when it gets below freezing?

Maple Tree · Gardenality Genius · Zone 10A · 30° to 35° F
As crazy as this year's weather has been for many who knows what spring will bring. Normally most areas wouldn't be expecting much more freezing weather. I would probably plant them now as a few late frosts never seemed to hurt my plants. If things get crazy all of a sudden and you expect any harsh unforeseen cold weather covering should help them into Spring. Wow, I just realized today is the first day of Spring. Amazing how fast it creeps up on us. Hopefully you will upload a picture of your primrose for us to see once they have been in for awhile. Enjoy

Melinda Marsh · Gardenality Seedling · Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F
Man, I love this feature, I'm so new to the whole new gardening thing and it's great to post a question and get knowledgeable, friendly answers, love it.

Maple Tree · Gardenality Genius · Zone 10A · 30° to 35° F
So glad you like the 'Ask Experts feature on the site. Hopefully you will brows around Gardenality and explore all the neat things you can do. Not only is the site very informative regarding all aspects of gardening but I have a lot of fun taking the quizzes and exploring other member gardens. I also like creating new gardens and using this feature to keep a log of my plants and their growth each year. I understand there are a lot of new things being added which will make this site even more of a great gardening tool for us all. As a member like you I no longer have to wait long periods of time to recieve an answer to my questions. Please ask any questions you may have and have fun looking around Gardenality. After a few years as a member there is still something I learn or find interesting every day visiting this site. Remember, we were all new to gardening at one time or another. Take Care, John

Melinda Marsh · Gardenality Seedling · Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F
How shall I deadhead the Primrose, just pinch of the bloom or cut back the stem? Also, I heard somewhere that they don't like their blooms to be watered on and that they should be watered below their blooms, is that true?

Maple Tree · Gardenality Genius · Zone 10A · 30° to 35° F
I always dead head my primrose by pinching out the individual flowers in the clusters that have browned leaving those that still give color. After the whole cluster of flowers is spent I cut off the flower cluster at the base of its stem. I spend a lot of time when possible in my garden so I can do this tedious deadheading. Normally once the whole flower cluster is spent you can cut it off at the base of the stem. Deadheading deffinitely helps to encourage new flowering. Also any dead or yellowing older leaves should also be cut off at their base helping to promote new growth and a nicer maicured looking plant. It is always best to water your primrose at their base and not water overhead. Too much moisture in the crown can cause fungal disease. A few of mine get some sprinkler overspray from watering adjacent shrubs. These always look a little less healthy and foliage looks limp a lot of the time.

Melinda Marsh · Gardenality Seedling · Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F
Great thanks so much. I put some in over the weekend and started the process get rid of some hedges in the rest of the bed where I'm putting all Primroses.

Maple Tree · Gardenality Genius · Zone 10A · 30° to 35° F
You're very welcome. I love this time of year working in the garden. Everything springs to life including myself. Got a few beds of annuals planted myself. Enjoy and please ask any questions you may have.