Primula florindae

GIANT TIBETAN COWSLIPS

No WA

Primula florindae
GIANT TIBETAN COWSLIPS

Primula florindae is the superbly scented Giant Tibetan Cowslip.
Not permitted for WA

Bewitching nutmeg honey scent

Primula florindae are adored, as they are probably the most fragrant of all the Primula family.
With a wonderful nutmeg and honey scent that wafts through the air.
This is the true species, with all the superb scent.

Soft lemon-yellow Giant Cowslips

Soft lemon-yellow flowers are borne in large, candelabra shaped spires of nodding bells.
With the big, loose heads topping tall, straight stems like skyrockets going off.
All of course with that delicious nutmeg-honey scent.

Skyrocket heads dusted with silver 

Buds, stems and flowers are all dusted with farina, as if they have been sprinkled with silver dust

Giants of the Candelabra Primula world

Giant Tibetan Cowslips are indeed the giants of all the Candelabra Primula – with their tall stems soaring the flower heads up to at least 75cm., but easily reaching 90cm. with consistent moisture, and even up to 1.2m. in a moist, rich spot.

Later blooming & continue the season of Candelabra Primula

Primula florindae are later blooming than most other Candelabra style Primula.
So they extend the Candelabra season with the wow factor of exceptional size, colour and perfume through the summer.

Excellent florist’s flowers for cutting

The tall, upright flower stems appear in summer and are excellent florist’s flowers for cutting.
And a vase of Primula florindae scents the room with exotic spicy fragrance.

Striking in a shaded spot

Giant Tibetan Cowslips appreciate a site that remains moist, and in the Shade or some Dappled Light throughout the whole day.
Where their tall spires light up the shaded areas.
So they are terrific at the waterside, or in a wet, boggy, shaded spot.
Though they do not like to have their crowns completely submerged in a pond like some other Candelabra Primula.

Take to life in a pot too

Primula florindae are particularly happy in a woodland setting snuggled amongst fallen leaves, and thrive in a fernery or in a pot on the shaded verandah.

Some of the easiest & hardiest to grow of all the Candelabra Primula

Primula florindae are amongst the easiest and quickest of all the marvellous Candelabra Primula to raise from seed, and to grow in the garden or pot.

Giant Cowslips born to impress

And their tall stature and large flower heads really do earn them the common name of Giant Cowslips.
They are born to impress.

Long lived & self-seeds to form impressive colonies

If given their preferred growing conditions, Primula florindae are long lived perennial plants.
And will also self seed to create a breathtakingly beautiful colony to see and sniff for years.

Free from rabbit deer & pests

They are virtually pest and disease free, and best of all deer and rabbits leave them alone. Because they don’t like the flavour.

Frost hardy perennial plants

75-90cm (or even 120cm.) approx. High.
With Candelabras of sunshine colour and spicy scent x 30-40 cm. approx. Wide neat foliage rosette.

SEED SOWING ADVICE: QUICK & EASY

Sow seeds of Primula florindae indoors in winter, spring or autumn, when suitable temperatures are available (13-15°C).
OR
Sow outdoors in winter or early spring.

Indoors:
(Sowing Tip for Primula: Primula seeds are very fine and tiny. So pop a little fine sieved mix or sand into the bag containing the seed, shake around to collect the seed, and then sow the whole contents of the bag.
So it is much easier to spread and distribute evenly).

First scatter the seeds in a punnet on the surface of good quality seed raising mix.

Now gently pat the surface to ensure the seeds have good contact with the the mix.
And only lightly cover with mix so the seeds are still partly showing.
Because these seeds need light to germinate.

Thoroughly moisten the punnet by standing it in a shallow water bath and allowing the moisture to percolate through to the surface of the mix from below.

Then place the sown, moist punnet in a well lit position (with good indirect light but absolutely no direct sunlight – as this will dry the seeds out).
And continue to keep consistently moist by misting regularly with a spray water bottle.
Covering with a plastic lid or plastic bag will also help to maintain consistent moisture.
Primula florindae seed like consistent moisture and resent drying out.

Keep seedlings cool

Temperatures of 13-15°C. are best for optimum and rapid germination.
Excessive heat may restrict or halt germination and cause the seeds to go into dormancy.
So it is best to sow when it is unlikely that daytime temperatures will not exceed 20C.

Seedlings emerge in approx. 30-40 days.

However if the seeds are shy to germinate – Then break their natural dormancy by giving them a “pretend winter”.
So cling wrap the moist, sown punnet and place in the fridge (not freezer) for 4-6 weeks.
After the period of chilling – remove, unwrap and return to well-lit position at 13-15°C. and continue to keep moist.

Prick out into small pots / tubes as soon as the seedlings develop their first set of true leaves.
Grow the plants on in a cool spot.

Seed Count: 15 seeds per pack.
(We always aim to exceed the stated seed count and give a generous serve).

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