Primula Collection (page 2)

Primula Sinensis, 1821-1826 (hand-coloured engraving)
985707 Primula Sinensis, 1821-1826 (hand-coloured engraving) by Hooker, William (1779-1832); 41.8x28 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Primula Sinensis)

Red Primula Auricula, 1830 (w / c & bodycolour on paper with a prepared ground)
615558 Red Primula Auricula, 1830 (w/c & bodycolour on paper with a prepared ground) by D Orleans, Louise (1812-52); 16x12.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Primula or China Primrose
LLM457376 Primula or China Primrose by Hulme, Frederick Edward (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Primula or China Primrose)

Vase of flowers (oil on canvas)
FIT86002 Vase of flowers (oil on canvas) by Comolera, Melanie de (1789-1854); 87.6x69.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French, out of copyright

Flowers for Rockwork (chromolitho)
5219618 Flowers for Rockwork (chromolitho) by Low, Marie (fl.1898); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flowers for Rockwork. Illustration for The Flower Growers Guide by John Wright (Virtue)

Glaucescent-leaved primrose, Primula glaucescens. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by Edward Dalton Smith from Robert Sweets The British Flower Garden

True oxlip, Primula elatior. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1798

Bird s-eye primrose, Primula farinosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1791

Common cowslip, Primula veris. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1791

Common primrose, Primula vulgaris. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1791

Glory of Chilton (gouache on vellum)
STC172319 Glory of Chilton (gouache on vellum) by Ehret, Georg Dionysius (1710-70); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Primrose or Primula varieties
Burnards formosa, Primula elatior polyanthus, Conqueror of Europe auricula, Primula auricula, and common primrose, Primula vulgaris

Primrose or Primula species
Chinese primrose, Primula praenitens, purple Caucasian primrose, Primula amoena, Siberian primrose, Primula sibirica, and fringed auricula, Primula ciliata

Ruellia, cyclamen, primrose and leadwort species
Fringe-flowered ruellia, Ruellia ciliatiflora, Persian cyclamen, Cyclamen persicum, Chinese primrose, Primula sinensis, Cape leadwort, Plumbago capensis, crimson grevillea, Grevillea punicea

Moth mullein, Verbascum blattaria, and cowslip, Primula veris. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Cowslip, Primula veris and balsam herb, Tanacetum balsamita. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Chinese primrose, Primula sinensis var
Chinese primrose cultivar raised by Cannell Sons, Swanley, Primula sinensis var. Chromolithograph by Pieter de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1885

Chinese primrose varieties, Primula sinensis. Swanley Red 1, Princess Beatrice 2, Swanley Purple 3, Princess of Wales 4, The Queen 5, Luteo-Alba 6 and Swanley Giant 7

Mr. Cannells Chinese primrose variety, Primula sinensis var. Drawn and chromolithographed by Pieter de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1888

Morrens Chinese primrose cultivar, Primula sinensis var. Edmond Morren. Drawn and chromolithographed by Pieter de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1888

Cortusa primrose, Primula cortusoides
Cortusa primrose variety, Primula cortusoides grandiflora. Brought from Japan by John Gould Vietch. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens

Chinese primrose cultivar, Primula sinensis fimbriata flore-pleno. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Soft-leaved primrose, Primula mollis. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l Europe

Primrose variety, Primula erosa. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l Europe, Ghent

Scabious flower, Tetrandria, 1, 2, and primrose
Scabious flower, Scabiosa atropurpurea, Tetrandria, 1, 2, and primrose flower, Primula vulgaris, Pentandria, 3, 4. Handcoloured copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards

Tall pale primrose, Primula involucrata (Captain Munros primrose, Primula munroi). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards

Ruffed or tall pale primrose, Primula involucrata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register

Drumstick primrose, Primula denticulata
Drumstick primrose or tooth-letted primrose, Primula denticulata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register

Double lilac primrose, Primula vulgaris (Primula acaulis fl. pleno carneo). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1793

Comely auricula, Primula decora. Handcoloured botanical engraving from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1817

Mountain primula, Primula villosa. Handcolured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine, Lambeth Marsh, London, 1787

Cowslip, Primula veris, and scarlet pimpernel
Cowslip, Primula veris 1, and scarlet pimpernel, Anagallis arvensis 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1823

Cowslip, Primula veris (Primula officinalis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Cowslip and pellitory
Cowslip varieties, Primula veris 1-6, and pellitory, Achillea ptarmica 7-8. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Mario Cammerari from Professor Filippo Arenas La natura e cultura dei fiori

Willowherb hawkmoth on a black auricula flower
Willowherb hawkmoth, Proserpinus proserpina, on a black auricula flower, Primula auricula. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Curtis British Entomology Plate 348
Lepidoptera: Triphaena consequa = Noctua comes ab. curtisii (Bute Yellow Underwing, Lesser Yellow Underwing) [Plant: Primula veris (Cowslip)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 316
Lepidoptera: Hamearis lucina (Duke-of-Burgundy Fritillary) [Plant: Primula vulgaris (Common Primrose)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 282
Coleoptera: Lamprias cyanocephalus = Lebia cyanocephala (Black-knee Lamprias) [Plant: Primula elatior (Oxlip)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 215
Coleoptera: Telephorus cyaneus = Cantharis abdominalis var. cyanea [Plant: Primula farinosa (Mountain Auricula)] Date: 1824-39

Dark red primrose, Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho)
6031553 Dark red primrose, Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dark red primrose, Christmas greetings card)

Hippoglossum, Cowslip and Sanicle / Snakeroot, from Hortus Eystettensis
3359455 Hippoglossum, Cowslip and Sanicle/Snakeroot, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613 (hand coloured engraving) by German School

Spring Flowers in a Vase
GG47216 Spring Flowers in a Vase by Camradt, Johannes Ludwig (1779-1849); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; Danish, out of copyright

Primula veris
Still life in low key with cowslips. Lighted with light brush.. Silvija Danelsone

Sweet Androsace (Androsace carinata), 1916. Creator: Mary Vaux Walcott
Sweet Androsace (Androsace carinata), 1916

Botanical Photogram, 1860s. Creator: Unknown
Botanical Photogram, 1860s

Primroses (Primula vulgaris) on cliff top, Sark, British Channel Islands, April

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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.