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Primula veris is a clump forming, pollinator friendly native flower which will naturalise in open ground and create welcoming colour in pots and baskets. A national favourite which encapsulates the arrival of spring and can be seen in hedgerows and verges where it grows wild. Primula veris is a special plant with native charm which can now be enjoyed in your own borders, baskets and containers from March to May. It lends buttery tones and a fruity, apricot-like scent to you planting through March to May.Plant with narcissus and bluebells for a dreamy woodland impact or with dwarf iris and muscari for a more orchestrated effect. In ancient times the plant was traditionally used to treat sleeping problems as it is said to have a sedative quality, as well as the flowers being used to help treat coughs.Primula veris prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. A hardy herbaceous perennial. Plants grow to a height of 30cm with a spread of 25cm.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Primula veris |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Common Cowslip |
| Hardiness | H5 (-10 to -15°C) |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Format | 1 Litre Pots |
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Semi-Evergreen |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.30 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.25 |
| AGM | Yes |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Clay Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
| Aspect | East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Scented | Yes |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for hanging baskets | Yes |
| Good for Rockeries | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
