AWARD

PRIMULA florindae

Commonly known as Giant yellow cowslip, Himalayan cowslip

OTHER PRIMULAS

Late flowering, canary-yellow, scented
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Ovate, toothed, mid-green leaves to 45cm (18in) long
  • Yellow
  • Height
    To 1.2m (4ft)
  • Spread
    20-40cm (8-16in)
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    Rosette-forming perennial. Produces umbels of up to 40 pendent flowers
  • Very hardy
    Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

PRIMULA florindae

 
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Thrives in consistently moist soil at bog edges and near streams and water. Tolerates more marshy conditions.
    Pests & Diseases
    Aphids, red spider mite, vine weevil, slugs, viruses, grey mould(Botrytis)
    Place of origin
    Southeastern Tibet. Introduced into UK by Frank Kingdon-Ward (1885-1958) in 1924.
  • Flower Shape
    Tubular
    Tubular to funnel-shaped 1-2cm (½-¾in) across
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Bog garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Neutral to acid soil
    Requires deep, humus-rich soil.
    Wet or boggy soil
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Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
Primula - Growing Guide
to 1.2m (4ft)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
  20-40cm (8-16in)
  

Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen. Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20

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