Primula Collection (#5)

Picture No. 10899850
Large Bee-fly - feeding on Primrose (Primula vulgaris) flower (Bombylius major ) Date:

Picture No. 10896839
Oxlip - blossom of a single Oxlip with dew on a meadow in spring (Primula elatior) Date:

Picture No. 10896837
Oxlip - blossom of a single Oxlip with dew on a meadow in spring (Primula elatior) Date:

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Oxlip - blossom of a single Oxlip with dew on a meadow in spring (Primula elatior) Date:

Primrose a common early spring woodland flower

Common Primrose flowering on woodland edge with one pink flower (sibthorpii)

Common Primrose flowering on woodland edge

Least Primrose (Primula minima) flowering, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, June

Birdseye Primrose (Primula farinosa) flowering, growing in crevises of limestone wall on roadside, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, June

Digging up Primula denticulata (Drumstick primrose) from soil when new shoots have appeared, close-up

Dividing up clump of Primula denticulata shoots (Drumstick primrose), close-up

Cutting lengths of root of Primula denticulata (Drumstick primrose), close-up

Pots filled with saxifrages, primulas, arum lilies and miniature rhododendrons, on a table in a shaded patio, ornate metal chair nearby

Using secateurs to remove yellowing leaves from Primula during summer

Cowslip - Primula veris officinalis (Verbasculum odoratum) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542

Pressed Auricula specimens
Specimens from the herbarium of Mary Somerset (the Duchess of Beaufort). Pressed by the Duchess herself (1630 - 1714)

P. L. Souverain. S. primula
Page 65 (66) from Flora Exotica (1720) by Johann Gottfried Simula

Oenothera erythrosepala, evening primrose
Drawing by Arthur Harry Church. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Primula vulgaris, primrose
Primrose (Primula vulgaris) in the Wildlife Garden at the Natural History Museum, London. Photographed by Derek Adams

Primula officinalis, cowslip
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Polyanthus sp. primrose
Folio 64 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Auricula sp
Illustration from page 64/65 of Flora Exotica (1720) by Johann Gottfried Simula. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Annuals and biannual plants

Auricula sp. primrose
Page 53 from Flora Exotica (1720) by Johanne Godfredo Simula. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Primula auricula, mountain cowslip
Page 51 from Flora Exotica (1720) by Johanne Godfredo Simula. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Primula veris, cowslip
A cowslip in the Wildlife Garden at the Natural History Museum, London

Candelabra Primrose (Primula pulverulenta) flowering, naturalized in woodland garden, Powys, Wales, May

Shining Primula - in the Great Caucasus, Georgia
ROG-13946 Shining Primula - in the Great Caucasus Georgia. Primula amoena Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Large-sepalled Primula (Caucasian form of Cowslip) in the Pasanauri Valley, Great Caucasus, Georgia
ROG-13955 Large-sepalled Primula (Caucasian form of Cowslip) in the Pasanauri Valley Great Caucasus, Georgia. Primula macrocalyx Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Polyanthus Primrose (Primula sp. ) flowering, in wooden crate on sack-barrow, with winter aconites
Polyanthus Primrose (Primula sp.) flowering, in wooden crate on sack-barrow, with winter aconites, spring crocuses and snowdrops in garden, Norfolk, England, february

Red alpine Primrose, Primula hirsuta

Entire Leaved Primrose Primula integrifolia

A pot of Primula flowers and apples
A Geman (from Munich) painting of a pot of Red Primula Polyanthus (Primrose) variety flowers, two shiny apples and a large broken walnut Date: 1904

Oxlip (Primula elatior) flowering, growing in high alpine pasture, Bulgaria, may

Cracker, with a smiley face drawn in cheese

Primula pollen, SEM
Primrose (Primula sp.) pollen grain, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Magnification: x2000 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Primula flowers

Primrose (Primula sp. )
Clump of primroses in bloom. Dorset, UK April 2010

Polyanthus (Primula variabilis)
Polyanthus or primula variabilis after rain. Dorset, UK April 2011

Drumstick primula (Primula denticulata) in flower. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in March

Japanese style garden

False Oxlip (Primula veris x vulgaris)
False oxlip in bloom. Dorset, UK April 2007

Cliff-primrose (Douglasia laevigata) in flower. Photographed on Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

Show auricula Astolat flowers
Show auricula flowers (Primula Astolat )

Primula Wanda flowers in a container
Primrose flowers (Primula Wanda ) in a container in front of ivy foliage (Hedera sp.). Photographed in spring

Show auricula Old Red Elvet flowers
Show auricula flowers (Primula Old Red Elvet )

Show auricula Tosca flower
Show auricula flower (Primula Tosca )

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Discover the enchanting world of Primula: from the delicate Primula Auricula Hardy Amies to the vibrant Primula auricula, these primroses add a touch of beauty to any garden. 🌸🌿 In Thuringia, Germany, witness nature's masterpiece as Cowslip (Primula veris) blooms in all its glory. Picture No. 11073888 captures this breathtaking moment that will leave you mesmerized by its flowering splendor. Step into a realm of elegance with Plants / Primula Auricula - their captivating allure is simply irresistible. And let's not forget about Oenothera grandiflora, also known as evening primrose; its blossoms illuminate the night sky with their radiant glow. Celebrities like David Niven and his beloved companion Primula Rollo have long recognized the charm of these flowers. Their bond symbolizes the timeless beauty found within each Scottish primrose (Primula scotica), native only on Scotland's northern coast. The Double English Primrose, Common Primrose, or English Primrose (Primula vulgaris) showcases Mother Nature's artistry at its finest. Its petals delicately unfold like poetry in motion – a true marvel for all flower enthusiasts. Marvel at the common primrose variety known as Primula acaulis (vulgaris). Its simplicity holds an understated elegance that effortlessly complements any landscape or floral arrangement. An illustration depicting yellow flowers and green leaves beautifully encapsulates the essence of Cowslip (Primula veris). This visual delight reminds us of nature's ability to create masterpieces that inspire awe and wonder. Transport yourself back in time with Flower Still Life on a marble ledge from 1800-01 (oil on canvas). This artwork immortalizes the grace and serenity exuded by various species of primulas – an everlasting testament to their enduring appeal.