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PRIMULA veris
Commonly known as Cowslip, Herb Peter, Palsywort
OTHER PRIMULAS
Variable yellow flowers
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Evergreen - oblong to ovate, sometimes scalloped, leaves to 20cm (8in) long
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Semi-evergreen - Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Yellow - variable yellow shades -
Height - 25cm (10in) -
Spread - 25cm (10in)
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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 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) -
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Additional Features - Good to know - - the native cowslip. Wildlife plant - insects -
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Pests & Diseases - aphids, vine weevils, slugs, viruses, grey mould(Botrytis) -
Place of origin - Europe to western Asia -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Primula - Growing Guide
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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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