Primula elatior Hill.
Fully hardy, variable, rosette-forming evergreen perennial with upright stems bearing one-sided umbels of tubular yellow flowers in late winter and spring. To 30cm. [RHSE, Hortus].
Horticultural & Botanical History
Ancient garden plant. Paxton’s Dictionary also lists the variegated variety calycantha. Saint-Hilaire pl.13/1828.
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [H.201/1843].
Notes
Published Oct 14, 2009 - 04:46 PM | Last updated Jul 29, 2010 - 05:38 PM
Primula elatior Hill | Saint-Hilaire pl.13/1828 | BHL
| Family | Primulaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Europe |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Oxlip |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Primula elatior |
| Confidence level | high |