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Primula elatior

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Primula elatior

oxslip

9cm pot
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Position: full sun or partial shade
Soil: moist, humus-rich, neutral to acid soil
Rate of growth: average
Flowering period: April to June
Hardiness: fully hardy

A really pretty addition to the late spring and early summer garden, this variable, semi-evergreen perennial looks wonderful when planted in drifts or swathes. The foliage forms a basal rosette from which softly hairy stems arise bearing clusters of bell shaped, soft yellow flowers. Wonderful in a woodland garden or other naturalised setting.
Garden care: Generally, problem-free but do ensure that the ground does not get too dry, especially where the plant is growing in full sun.

Growing instructions: In autumn, surface sow in trays filled with a good seed mix, before just covering with a sprinkling of sharp sand or grit. Place in a cold frame over winter and the warmer temperatures in spring, should trigger germination. Alternatively, sow indoors in spring, maintaining temperatures around 15-20C. If germination has not started after 6 weeks, cold stratify by placing the seed tray in the fridge for 4-6 weeks before returning to warmer conditions. When large enough to handle, grow on in individual pots and gradually acclimatise before planting out.

Sow: March to June or September to November

Approximate quantity: 100 seeds

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