Oxlip, Great cowslip, True Oxlip, Bardfield Oxlip, Primula leucophylla, Primula lofthousei, Primula montana Opiz, Primula ruprechtii
Hardy and easy to grow, award-winning Primula elatior (Oxlip) is a semi-evergreen perennial favored by many gardeners with partially shaded gardens. It bears one-sided clusters of nodding, soft yellow, fragrant flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), adorned with a darker heart. Blooming from mid-spring to early summer, the luminous blossoms are borne atop upright stems that arise from a delicate rosette of oblong-ovate, fresh green leaves. A sight to be treasured when planted in drifts or swathes. Perfect in a woodland garden or other naturalized area.
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Primulaceae |
| Genus | Primula |
| Common names | Primrose, Oxlip |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early), |
| Height | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spread | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United Kingdom |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Primulaceae |
| Genus | Primula |
| Common names | Primrose, Oxlip |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early), |
| Height | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spread | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United Kingdom |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
How many Primula elatior (Oxlip) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Primula elatior (Oxlip) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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