Giant Himalayan Cowslip. Mops of pretty bell shaped produced on tall stems. Excellent for the small garden. Withstands water logged conditions. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers February to April. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Primula florindae red (26)
Mops of pretty bell shaped produced on tall stems. Excellent for the small garden. Withstands water logged conditions.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Primula |
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Species | florindae |
Varietry | red (26) |
Common Name | Giant Himalayan Cowslip |
Flower Colour | red |
Soil | Light, Fertile |
Aspect | Partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 80cm |
Family | Primulaceae |
Spread | 40cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | February, April |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Dead head after flowering |
Border | Border, Woodland |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Vine weevils, Aphids, Botrytis |
Maintenance | Feed, Mulch, Divide every 3 years |
Propagation | Division |
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