Primula veris 'Orange with Yellow' — Cowslip, Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 11cm Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Primula veris 'Orange with Yellow' — Cowslip, Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 11cm Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Primula veris 'Orange with Yellow' — a hardy herbaceous perennial with orange with yellow and flowering spring. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 11cm pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Flowering: Spring (March to May)
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 11cm pots
The detail
Bring a warm burst of spring colour to your garden with this set of three Primula veris plants in striking orange with yellow tones. Commonly known as Cowslip, Primula veris is a much-loved native perennial celebrated for its charming clusters of nodding, bell-shaped flowers that appear in spring. This particular selection offers a beautiful blend of rich orange and soft yellow hues, adding a vibrant twist to the classic Cowslip.
Ideal for borders, rockeries, cottage gardens, wildflower meadows and containers, these hardy perennials will naturalise over time, returning year after year with minimal maintenance. Their nectar-rich blooms are a valuable early food source for bees, butterflies and other pollinators emerging in spring.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Primula veris |
| Growth habit | Compact, Clump-Forming Rosette |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil | Moist but Well-Drained, Humus-Rich, Neutral to Slightly Alkaline |
| Flowering | Spring (March to May) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to approximately -15°C) |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators |
| Best for | Borders, Rockeries, Cottage Gardens, Wildflower Meadows, Containers |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Primula is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
When will it flower?
Expect flowers from spring (march to may). Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Primula is a known nectar source and is regularly visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 11cm pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.