oxlip

How to Grow and Care for oxlip

oxlip · Primula elatior
Also known as: bardfield oxlip; great cowslip; true oxlip

Grow as biennials for bedding and in a container or rock garden. Favours a sheltered position in sun or partial shade

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterloggingSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing oxlip

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow as biennials for bedding and in a container or rock garden. Favours a sheltered position in sun or partial shade

How to Water oxlip?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for oxlip?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for oxlip?

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What Soil Is Best for oxlip?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for oxlip?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize oxlip?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune oxlip?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate oxlip?

Propagate by seed or root basal cuttings

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How to Transplant oxlip?

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How to Care for oxlip in Winter?

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How to Plant oxlip?

Grow as biennials for bedding and in a container or rock garden. Favours a sheltered position in sun or partial shade

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How to Repot oxlip?

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How to Harvest oxlip?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be subject to a leaf spot and grey mould

Pests

May be attacked by aphids, vine weevil, slugs, leaf and bud eelworms and glasshouse red spider mite

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The Toxicity of oxlip

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More General Info About oxlip

Attributes of oxlip

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageSemi evergreen
HabitClump forming
OriginEurope, Southwestern Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Primula elatior
Genus
Primula
Family
Primulaceae
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