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PRIMULA florindae
Commonly known as Giant yellow cowslip, Himalayan cowslip
OTHER PRIMULAS
Late flowering, canary-yellow, scented
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Deciduous - ovate, toothed, mid-green leaves to 45cm (18in) long
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Yellow -
Height - to 1.2m (4ft) -
Spread - 20-40cm (8-16in)
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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
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Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
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Additional Features - 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
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Neutral to acid soil - requires deep, humus-rich soil.
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Wet or boggy soil
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Primula - Growing Guide
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to 1.2m (4ft)
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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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