Primula veris 'Pure Yellow' — Cowslip, Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Primula veris 'Pure Yellow' — Cowslip, Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Primula veris 'Pure Yellow' — a hardy herbaceous perennial with pure yellow and flowering spring. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Mature size: 20–25 cm × 20–25 cm
- Flowering: Spring (April to May)
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Other Pollinators
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Bring a cheerful burst of sunshine to your garden with this collection of three Primula veris Pure Yellow plants. Commonly known as Cowslip, Primula veris is a much-loved British native wildflower, treasured for its clusters of nodding, sweetly fragrant, pure yellow bell-shaped flowers that appear in spring. A reliable and long-lived perennial, Cowslip forms neat rosettes of textured green foliage and returns year after year, naturalising beautifully in borders, meadow plantings, rockeries, and containers.
Primula veris is a wonderful choice for wildlife-friendly gardens, providing an important early source of nectar for bees and butterflies. This variety holds the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, reflecting its outstanding garden performance and reliability. Easy to grow and low maintenance, these hardy perennials are perfect for gardeners of all experience levels.
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 |
| Mature size | 20–25 cm × 20–25 cm |
| Growth habit | Clump-Forming Rosette |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Flowering | Spring (April to May) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies & Other Pollinators |
| Best for | Borders, Cottage Gardens, Rockeries, Meadow Plantings, Containers, Woodland Edges |
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 (april 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 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.