oxlip
Also known as: bardfield oxlip; great cowslip; true oxlip
P. elatior is a semi-evergreen perennial to 30cm, with a rosette of ovate to oblong leaves, and erect stems bearing one-sided clusters of dark-eyed yellow flowers 2.5cm in width
Scientific classification
- Species
- oxlip (Primula elatior)
- Genus
- Primula
- Family
- Primulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of oxlip
Distribution map
Europe, Southwestern Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of oxlip
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oxlip care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or root basal cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow as biennials for bedding and in a container or rock garden. Favours a sheltered position in sun or partial shade
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Common pests and 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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