Primula sikkimensis

{{Short description|Species of flowering plant}}

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| image = Primula sikkimensis - Botanischer Garten, Frankfurt am Main - DSC03355.JPG

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| genus = Primula

| species = sikkimensis

| authority = Hook.

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Primula sikkimensis (Himalayan cowslip, Sikkim cowslip, {{zh|c=鍾花報春|p=zhōng huā bàochūn}}) is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae, native to the Himalayan region at altitudes of {{convert|3200|-|4400|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}, from western Nepal to south west China.{{cite web|url=http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200017409 |title=Primula sikkimensis in Flora of China @ |publisher=Efloras.org |date= |accessdate=2022-05-01}} It is an herbaceous perennial growing to {{convert|90|cm|0|abbr=on}} tall by {{convert|60|cm|0|abbr=on}} broad, with umbels of fragrant yellow flowers, appearing in summer on slender stems which arise from basal rosettes of leaves. The flowers may be covered by a mealy-white layer (farina).

This plant is suitable for cultivation in partial shade, in soil that remains moist at all times. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.{{cite web|title=RHS Plant Selector - Primula sikkimensis|url=http://apps.rhs.org.uk/plantselector/plant?plantid=3876|accessdate=1 July 2013}}