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PRIMULA
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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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Oblong to spoon-shaped leaves to 25cm (10in) long
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Height1m (39in) -
Spread50cm (20in)
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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.
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Partial shadeWill tolerate full sun if soil remains moist
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Good to knowPastel shades of orange, yellow, pink and mauve. Thrives in consistently moist soil at bog edges and near streams and water. Not suitable for standing in water.
Pests & DiseasesAphids, red spider mite, vine weevil, slugs, viruses, grey mould(Botrytis)
Place of originGarden origin. RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire -
Garden Location/ConditionsCottage garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-richNeutral to acid soilWet or boggy soil
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Buy Varieties of PRIMULA
CANDELABRA TYPES
PRIMULA beesiana
shades of lilac-purple
Free delivery
Gift-wrapping available
PRIMULA bulleyana
red buds opening orange
Free delivery
Gift-wrapping available
PRIMULA japonica 'Apple Blossom'
light pink
Gift-wrapping available
PRIMULA japonica 'Miller's Crimson'
red
Free delivery
Gift-wrapping available
PRIMULA japonica 'Postford White'
white
Gift-wrapping available
PRIMULA pulverulenta
magenta pink
Gift-wrapping available
OTHER PRIMULAS
PRIMULA capitata
purple-blue flowers on silvery white stems, late spring to early autumn
Gift-wrapping available
PRIMULA denticulata
lilac-purple drum-stick primula
Gift-wrapping available
PRIMULA denticulata alba
good white form
Gift-wrapping available
PRIMULA florindae
late flowering, canary-yellow, scented
Gift-wrapping available
PRIMULA veris
variable yellow flowers
Gift-wrapping available
PRIMULA vialli
lilac poker-like flowers, red in bud
Free delivery
PRIMULA vialli 'Alison Holland'
spikes of white flowers
Gift-wrapping available
PRIMULA vulgaris
fragrant pale yellow flowers
Gift-wrapping available
PRIMULA 'Wanda'
dark claret-red flowers in early spring
Gift-wrapping available
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