East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front
Shade type:
Damp
Soil
Prefers rich soil/Succeeds on poor soil:
Acidic / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Primula veris
The cowslip, Primula veris, is one of the most striking native primula species. It has fresh green rosettes of crinkly oval leaves from which several flower stems are produced, each crowned by a one-sided cluster of long, funnel-shaped blooms, rich yellow and sweetly fragrant. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Grow Primula veris in moist soil in partial shade. It's best grown in groups, especially if naturalised in grass, such as around the edge of a pond. Let plants self-seed after flowering, and mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost.
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Primula and wildlife
Primula is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It is a caterpillar food plant and has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
