Shire Plants Blog

We are currently offering the three native primulas, Primrose, Cowslip and Oxlip as a collection, at a reduced price. These plants will flower in the spring and early summer and can be planted in the … read more

The Oxlip (Primular elatior) is an British native wildflower, classified as endangered in the wild. Similar to the Cowslip, it has larger and paler flowers, which smell of apricots. Oxlips were tradit … read more

These Primulas are all related and evoke childhood memories of playing in hedgerows and The Common in springtime, near my home in rural Buckinghamshire.They work well in the garden, planted next to a … read more