Notice

Colin Mills, compiler of the Hortus Camdenensis, died in late November 2012 after a short illness. As he always considered the Hortus his legacy, it is his family's intention to keep the site running in perpetuity. It will not, however, be updated in the near future.

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

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Figured are the oblong leaves and umbels of salverform yellow flowers. Saint-Hilaire pl.13, 1828.

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