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Primula florindae

Primula florindae

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Giant cowslipPerennialFamily: Primulaceae

Height: 1.2mSpread: 90cm

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.

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Primula ‘Florindae’ and wildlife

Primula ‘Florindae’ 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 ‘Florindae’ poisonous?

Primula ‘Florindae’ 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