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PRIMULA veris
Commonly known as Cowslip, Herb Peter, Palsywort

OTHER PRIMULAS
Variable yellow flowers
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
The native cowslip. Wildlife plant - insects -
Medicinal properties
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, vine weevils, slugs, viruses, grey mould(Botrytis) -
Place of origin
Europe to western Asia -
Evergreenoblong to ovate, sometimes scalloped, leaves to 20cm (8in) long
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Yellow
Variable yellow shades -
Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
25cm (10in) -
Spread
25cm (10in) -
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 2-16 salverform, nodding flowers 1.5-2.5cm (½-1in) across
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowers
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size25cm (10in)
25cm (10in)
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