{"product_id":"primula-elatior-yellow-oxlip","title":"Primula elatior - Yellow Oxlip","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese perennial flowers bloom from a rosette of lush green leaves, with clusters of dark-eyed yellow flowers at the top. Hardy throughout the UK down to -20°C.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBring spring blooms and lush foliage into your garden with this relative of the primrose.  Clusters of Oxlip flowers bloom atop tall stems, their bright yellow flowers with dark central 'eyes' all facing one direction as they open. These flowers will appreciate a bit of sun and plenty of moisture, and are a cheerful splash of colour early in the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"width: 100.088%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"97\" style=\"width: 17.1378%;\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"92\" style=\"width: 16.2544%;\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"178\" style=\"width: 31.4488%;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}' style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSemi-evergreen perennial\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}' style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFlower, clump forming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}' style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSpring flowers, foliage year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrimula elatior\u003c\/em\u003e (taller primrose)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOxlip, True Oxlip\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative to much of Europe, including the UK, and parts of Asia and the Near East\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo pruning required; you can let the flowers die back naturally towards the end of spring and enjoy the foliage all year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eProvides early forage for pollinators including bees, butterflies and moths.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHappy in full sun to partial shade, make sure your oxlips are sheltered from harsh wind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLikes fairly moist soil when in bloom, but doesn't like to be soggy or sat in a puddle. Make sure the soil drains well and you shouldn't need to worry about watering extra except in drought conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMake sure soil is well-draining and moderately fertile to keep your oxlip happy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGenerally will be fine as long as there are some nutrients in the soil. They will benefit from annual mulching of compost or a high-potash feed (e.g. tomato feed) to boost their flowering time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo, this plant is toxic to cats, dogs and horses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAn annual mulch is a great low-effort way to keep your oxlips happy and fed.\u003cbr\u003eToo keep them looking great, plant in clusters and intersperse with other spring bloomers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtras\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis plant has been given the RHS' prestigious Award of Garden Merit for its stellar all-round performance in the garden.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"13cm","offer_id":55266026979709,"sku":"5838326668371","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/primula-elatior-yellow-oxlip-788321.jpg?v=1738683658","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/primula-elatior-yellow-oxlip","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}