General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 8 - 12 inches
Plant Spread: 4 - 6 inches
Leaves: Glaucous
Unusual foliage color
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Winter
Underground structures: Bulb
Uses: Provides winter interest
Propagation: Seeds: Start indoors
Propagation: Other methods: Bulbs
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM

Image
Common names
  • Cape Cowslip

Photo Gallery

photo by:  .John Jearrard
Location: RHS Harlow Carr alpine house, Yorkshire
Date: 2020-01-12
Location: RHS Harlow Carr alpine house, Yorkshire
Date: 2020-03-08
Location: RHS Harlow Carr alpine house, Yorkshire
Date: 2020-01-12

« Add a new plant to the database

« The Plants Database Front Page

Today's site banner is by Murky and is called "Ground Cover"

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.