Sunset Shades

Primula veris 'Sunset Shades'

Flower name
Sunset Shades
Scientific name
Primula veris 'Sunset Shades'
Aliasカウスリップ, プリムラ・ベリス, 黄花の九輪桜, Cowslip, プリムラ・ウェリス, Primula veris
Place of origin hybrid variety of Primula veris
Place of floweringGarden, Park, Horticultural species, Potted flower
Flowering seasonApril, May, June

What is Sunset Shades

Primula veris 'Sunset Shades' is a hybrid variety of Primula veris, a cold-hardy perennial herb belonging to the Primulaceae family within the Primula genus, native to southwestern Asia to Europe. While Primula veris, or the yellow cowslip, bears yellow flowers, 'Sunset Shades' produces flowers with red petals and a yellow center on long, scattered stems.
Like its parent species, Primula veris, 'Sunset Shades' flowers also possess a delightful fragrance.

The name "Primula veris" originates from the Latin words "primus" meaning "first" and "veris" meaning "of spring," collectively signifying "the first flower of spring," indicating its early blooming characteristic, akin to the fairies of spring. The term "Sunset Shades" derives from the colors of a sunset, reflecting the hues of the flower's petals.

Common name: Primula veris 'Sunset Shades', Classification: Angiosperms, Eudicots, Order Ericales, Family Primulaceae, Genus Primula, Growth habit: Perennial herb, Origin: Cultivated variety; the original species is native to coastal regions of the Mediterranean, northern Africa, and western Asia, Environment: Moist, well-drained soil, Height: 10-30cm, Stems: Erect with hairs, Basal leaves: Rosette-shaped, Leaf petioles: Present, Leaf texture: Wrinkled, Leaf color: Dark green, Leaf length: 5-8cm, Basal leaf shape: Spatulate to elliptic, Leaf margin: Serrated
Flowering period: April to June, Inflorescence type: umbel, Flower color: Red petals with a yellow center, Corolla: Tubular, with heart-shaped tips and five shallow lobes, spreading flat, Flower diameter: 1-1.5cm, Flower orientation: Horizontal in clusters, Fragrance: Fragrant flowers, Calyx segments: 5, Stamens: 5, Pistils: 1, Reproduction: Insect-pollinated flowers
Uses: Container planting, rock gardens, cottage gardens, cut flowers, pastures, herbal tea ("Cowslip"), medicinal applications.