{"product_id":"primula-veris-red-cowslip-british-grown","title":"Primula veris - Red Cowslip - British Grown","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese gorgeous nodding blooms are a fiery red-and-yellow addition to your spring garden. Hardy throughout the UK down to -15°C.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCowslip is a quintessential feature of the British hedgerow - so be sure not to miss it out in your garden! These cheerful, bright red-and-yellow blooms grow atop a long stem which sprouts from a bed of mid-green foliage. If you think it looks suspiciously primrose-like, you'd be on the right track - they are the same genus, so are quite closely related. Great for pollinators, a good all-round garden performer, and a fabulous dash of spring colour - what's not to love!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.088%; height: 19.5938px;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" border=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 17.1378%;\" width=\"97\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 16.2544%;\" width=\"92\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 31.4488%;\" width=\"178\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}'\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSemi-evergreen perennial\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}'\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFlower, clump forming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}'\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSpring flowers, foliage year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrimula veris \u003c\/em\u003e(first little flower of spring)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCommon Cowslip, Bedlam Cowslip, Fairy Cup, Galligaskins, Herb Peter, Keywort, Lady's Keys, Palsywort, Primerole, Luck Flower\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative to much of Europe, including the UK, and parts of Asia and the Middle East. Extinct in Algeria.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo pruning required; you can let the flowers die back naturally towards the end of spring and enjoy the foliage all year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCowslips are a good source of nectar for butterflies and nectar-drinking moths, as well as food for some caterpillars. They are also good for bees and are on the RHS' list of plants for pollinators. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHappy in full sun to partial shade, your cowslips will be happy in both sheltered and windy spots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLikes fairly moist soil when in bloom, but doesn't like to be soggy or sat in a puddle. Make sure the soil drains well and you shouldn't need to worry about watering extra except in drought conditions!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMake sure soil is well-draining and moderately fertile to keep your cowslip happy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGenerally will be fine as long as there are some nutrients in the soil. They will benefit from annual mulching of compost to add this, or from the addition of tomato feed (feed high in potash) when they start to flower.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYes, this plant is fine for dogs and cats, but take care if you have smaller pets such as rabbits which it can be toxic for.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGardeners' World recommends covering the plants annually with compost, known as 'mulching'. This aids growth and improves the soil around your plants!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtras\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis plant has been given the RHS' prestigious Award of Garden Merit for its stellar all-round performance in the garden.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"13cm","offer_id":55527286702461,"sku":"5107181322471","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/primula-veris-red-cowslip-british-grown-182490.jpg?v=1742342987","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/primula-veris-red-cowslip-british-grown","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}