GardenWizzPlant Care Card

Cowslip

Primula veris · Perennial

Hardiness
H5 Hardy — cold winter (to −10 to −15°C)
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Height × Spread
20–25 cm × 25–30 cm
Soil
Moist but well-drained; Acid, Alkaline, Neutral; Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand; Rich or poor soil.
Flowering
March–May
Toxicity
No specific toxicity is listed by the RHS. This is not a guarantee of safety — check with a vet or the ASPCA before pets or children eat any plant.

The Gardening Year

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🌱 Sow
🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower

Watch out for

Primula rust (Puccinia primulae): Remove and destroy infected leaves immediately; avoid fungicides to protect biodiversity.

Slugs and snails: Use physical barriers like copper tape or beer traps, and hand-pick at night.

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation around plants and avoid overhead watering to keep foliage dry.

Vine weevil: Check pots for grubs before planting and use nematode treatments in late summer.

Root rot: Ensure well-drained soil and avoid overwatering, especially in winter.

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