Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Boggy / Clay / Heavy / Moist

Giant cowslip, Primula florindae, is the largest and most impressive species cowslip. Its leaves grow up to 45cm long and clusters of up to 80, nodding, pale yellow flowers appear from July to August. Vigorous and long-lived, Primula florindae thrives in moist soil which doesn't dry out, such as in bog gardens, the pond edge and beside a stream.

To avoid a build-up of large colonies, deadhead plants before they get a chance to self-seed. To raise a few new plants, collect seed – which remains viable for several years – and sow when ripe or in late winter.

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sowyesyesyes
Plantyesyes
Flowersyesyes
Collect seedsyesyes

Primula and wildlife

Primula is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Primula poisonous?

Primula can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Primula florindae
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