Primula florindae - Tibetan Cowslip, Bog Plant
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Primula florindae - Tibetan Cowslip, Bog Plant
Primula florindae, known as giant cowslip or Tibetan cowslip, is a tall bog primula that holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. From July into September it carries large heads of scented, nodding, pale yellow bells on tall stems above broad green leaves.
Giant cowslip at a glance
| Botanical name | Primula florindae |
|---|---|
| Common name | Giant cowslip, Tibetan cowslip |
| Plant type | Clump-forming perennial; dies back in winter |
| Height and spread | About 60 cm–1.2 m tall in flower, about 75 cm wide |
| Flowers | Pale sulphur-yellow, scented, nodding bells in large heads, July to September |
| Position | Full sun or part shade |
| Soil | Moist to wet, humus-rich, neutral to acid loam |
| Pond depth | None – wet soil or bog garden |
| Hardiness | RHS H7 – very hardy (below -20°C) |
| Native to | Tibet (not UK native) |
Is giant cowslip a pond plant?
It is a bog plant, not a water plant. It thrives in wet soil beside ponds and streams. One nursery suggests a shallow pond shelf, but most sources advise wet soil rather than water over the crown.
Where to plant it
- Bog gardens and wet ground beside a pond or stream
- Damp borders in sun or part shade
- Low spots that flood from time to time; the RHS rates it flood-resilient
Is it good for wildlife?
Waterside Nursery says the flowers attract bees, butterflies and hoverflies.
How to plant and care for it
Plant in spring in moist, humus-rich soil. Watch for slugs, aphids and vine weevil.
Which size should I buy?
Bare-root plants (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive without a pot or compost and are the most economical way to plant a group. Potted plants (9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive growing in our peat-free compost and give a faster display. Packs of 3 come in 7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre bare-root sizes and cost less per plant. The 2x Pot & Compost option is two plants supplied with pots and compost.
