Primula veris ‘Sunset Shades’

A cheerful, early-flowering perennial that brings warm, sunset-toned colour to spring gardens. This form of cowslip produces clusters of nodding, bell-shaped flowers in soft shades of yellow, apricot, orange, and rose, held on slender stems above low rosettes of wrinkled green leaves. It naturalises gently in suitable conditions, creating a meadow-like effect over time.

Plant Details:
• Common name: Cowslip
• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Height & spread: Approx. 15–25cm x 20–30cm
• Flowering: April – May
• Soil: Moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Hardiness: Fully hardy in Ireland
• Pollinator friendly: ✔ Yes
• Something to note: Excellent for wildflower meadows, informal lawns, or naturalised planting; thrives best in slightly neutral to calcareous soils and will gently self-seed where happy, forming loose drifts over time