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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.
Further Reading....
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DeciduousOblong to lance-shaped, toothed, shining, pale green leaves to 30cm (12in) long
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Height60-90cm (24-36in) -
Spread60cm (24in)
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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 numerous, pendent, funnel-shaped flowers 2.5cm (1in) across
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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) -
Full sunWill tolerate if soil remains damp -
Partial shade
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Additional Features
Good to knowThrives in consistently moist soil at bog edges and near streams and water. Not suitable for standing in water
Pests & DiseasesAphids, red spider mites, leafhoppers, vine weevil, slugs, viruses, primula brown core, grey mould(Botrytis)
Place of originHimalayas (western Nepal to southwestern China) -
HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.Neutral to acid soil
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Primula - Growing Guide
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60-90cm (24-36in)
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Buy Varieties of PRIMULA
CANDELABRA TYPES
PRIMULA beesiana
shades of lilac-purple
Seeds
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£5.00 per packet
Gift-wrapping available
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£13.50 each
PRIMULA bulleyana
red buds opening orange
Seeds
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£5.00 per packet
PRIMULA japonica 'Apple Blossom'
light pink
PRIMULA japonica 'Miller's Crimson'
red
Seeds
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£5.00 each
Gift-wrapping available
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£13.50 each
PRIMULA japonica 'Postford White'
white
PRIMULA pulverulenta
magenta pink
Gift-wrapping available
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£13.50 each
PRIMULA 'Harlow Carr'
Seeds
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£5.00 per packet
OTHER PRIMULAS
PRIMULA capitata
purple-blue flowers on silvery white stems, late spring to early autumn
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £11.00 each
PRIMULA denticulata
Drumstick primrose
lilac-purple drum-stick primula
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £11.00 each
£12.50 each
PRIMULA denticulata alba
Drumstick primrose
good white form
Gift-wrapping available
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£12.50 each
PRIMULA florindae
Giant yellow cowslip, Himalayan cowslip
late flowering, canary-yellow, scented
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £11.00 each
£12.50 each
PRIMULA veris
Cowslip, Herb Peter, Palsywort
variable yellow flowers
Gift-wrapping available
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£12.50 each
PRIMULA vialli
lilac poker-like flowers, red in bud
Seeds
Free delivery
£6.00 per packet
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PRIMULA vulgaris
Primrose
fragrant pale yellow flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £11.00 each
£12.50 each
PRIMULA 'Wanda'
dark claret-red flowers in early spring
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £11.00 each
£12.50 each
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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
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AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
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AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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
