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PRIMULA florindae
Commonly known as Giant yellow cowslip, Himalayan cowslip
OTHER PRIMULAS
Late flowering, canary-yellow, scented
£12.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £11.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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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. -
DeciduousOvate, toothed, mid-green leaves to 45cm (18in) long
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Yellow
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TubularTubular to funnel-shaped 1-2cm (½-¾in) across
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Bog garden
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
To 1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
20-40cm (8-16in)
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HerbaceousEarly 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) -
Scented flowers
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to acid soilRequires deep, humus-rich soil.
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Wet or boggy soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Sizeto 1.2m (4ft)
20-40cm (8-16in)
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