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    PRIMULA
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    PRIMULA

    Commonly known as Sikkim cowslip

    Symbols of spring, prima rosa, appearing in the UK in woodlands, hedgebanks and grassy places and originating mainly in the northern hemisphere with almost half of species coming from the Himalayas.

    Genus of about 400 species of mainly herbaceous perennials, some woody based and evergreen.

    In groups of upright candelabras, the very diverse primrose/polyantha and the auriculas which include those with centres of white meal displayed as show auriculas.

    Represented in the UK by the common P. vulgaris, the cowslip, P. veris (which makes a potent wine), a hybrid between them, false oxlip and the true oxlip. P. elatoir existing in a small area of boulder clay in East Anglia.

    Around Yorkshire and Cumbria in damp, peaty places P. farinosa, the bird's-eye primrose grows and to the north on the north and north-west coast of Scotland the similar P. scotica is native.

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    • Good to know
      Thrives in consistently moist soil at bog edges and near streams and water. Not suitable for standing in water
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, red spider mites, leafhoppers, vine weevil, slugs, viruses, primula brown core, grey mould(Botrytis)
    • Place of origin
      Himalayas (western Nepal to southwestern China)
    • Deciduous
      Oblong to lance-shaped, toothed, shining, pale green leaves to 30cm (12in) long
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      60-90cm (24-36in)
    • Spread
      60cm (24in)
    • 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 numerous, pendent, funnel-shaped flowers 2.5cm (1in) across
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich.
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
      Will tolerate if soil remains damp
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      60-90cm (24-36in)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        60cm (24in)
       
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    Varieties

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  • PRIMULA beesiana
    Shades of lilac-purple
     
    Seeds
    £5.00
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    PRIMULA bulleyana
    Red buds opening orange
     
    Seeds
    £5.00
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    Available again from summer 2025
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    PRIMULA japonica 'Apple Blossom'
    Light pink
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    Available again from summer 2025
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    PRIMULA japonica 'Miller's Crimson'
    Red
     
    Seeds
    £5.00
    Unavailable
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    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    PRIMULA japonica 'Postford White'
    White
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    PRIMULA pulverulenta
    Magenta pink
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    PRIMULA 'Harlow Carr'
     
    Seeds
    £5.00
    Availability yet to be determined
    We don't yet know when or if this plant is coming back into stock
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    PRIMULA denticulata
    Lilac-purple drum-stick primula
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
    PRIMULA denticulata alba
    Good white form
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
    Available again from summer 2025
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    PRIMULA florindae
    Late flowering, canary-yellow, scented
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
    PRIMULA veris
    Cowslip
    Variable yellow flowers
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £12.50
    Available again from summer 2025
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    PRIMULA vialli
    Lilac poker-like flowers, red in bud
     
    Seeds
    £6.00
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £12.50
    PRIMULA vialli 'Alison Holland'
    Vial's primrose
    Spikes of white flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
    PRIMULA vulgaris
    Primrose
    fragrant pale yellow flowers
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £12.50
    Available again from summer 2025
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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