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Primula veris - Cowslip

Primula veris
Cowslip Primrose, Woodland Cowslip, Common Cowslip

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Graden Merit
Delicately scented soft yellow primroses.
Height at maturity
20 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time September to November
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Description

Primrose officinale also known as "Woodland Cowslip". It has pretty, loose umbels of delicately scented pale yellow flowers.

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Primula veris - Cowslip (Flowering) Flowering
Primula veris - Cowslip (Foliage) Foliage
Primula veris - Cowslip (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time April to May
Fragrance slightly scented

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Primula

Species

veris

Family

Primulaceae

Other common names

Cowslip Primrose, Woodland Cowslip, Common Cowslip

Origin

Central Europe

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Recommended planting time September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Exposure Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Humus-bearing, fresh

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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