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Oxslip (Primula elatior)

Oxslip (Primula elatior)

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The Oxslip has the flower size of a primrose, but has lots of flowers at the top of a stem like a cowslip, so it makes an impressive and pretty thing.
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15 seedlings

30 seedlings

5 rooted cuttings (511205-5)

10 rooted cuttings (511205-10)

DELIVERY INFORMATION
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Direct Sow
Flowers/ Harvest

Details:

Type
Hardy Perennial, Herbaceous Perennial
Position
Border (Front), Border (Middle), Container Garden, Ground Cover (Scattered), In Grass
Soil
Broad Tolerance
Flowers
April - May
Height
30cm (12in)
Group/Species
elatior
Common name
Oxslip
Moisture
Moist but Well-drained
Aspect
Full Sun, Part Shade
Spread
15cm (6in)
Cultivation
Plant en masse for a natural effect over a large area. Plant the plug slightly proud of the soil surface and sprinkle mycorrhizal fungi (Rootgrow) into the base of the planting hole.

Description

The Oxslip has the flower size of a primrose, but has lots of flowers at the top of a stem like a cowslip, so it makes an impressive and pretty thing.

The leaves and flowers are edible and can be added to salads, they have a mild, sweet flavour.

Care Tips

Don’t allow to dry out in the first year, as this will harm establishment.

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