Primula flowers are refreshing beauties in early spring. In particular, they present the arrival of spring in a woodland setting starting before the tree leaves are fully out. We do not have many varieties yet, but we would like to have more; a lot more. They are hardy, shading loving, and generally not overly demanding in their maintenance; perfect for a northern garden.
Some of our primula are sown from seeds, and a few are from the nurseries. We have not taken too many pictures of them in the garden. Here are a few.
We used to buy Primula denticula from nurseries here and there since we started gardening many years ago. They did not seem to stay long; partly because of neglect and partly because they are probably short lived. In the last last few years, I tried to show seeds almost yearly just so that I have a steady supply.
A pretty cream colour primula.
Not sure the correct name of this gold laced primrose.
This is just a new acquisition.
This primula always look so bright and cheerful in spring.
I attempted to grow Primula j. 'Miller's Crimson' and 'Postford White' from seeds, but the results were very poor (in their third year). I will probably try again with seeds from a different source.
This is probably the most common primrose in the market here. I sow some of them from seeds many years ago.
This is probably the most easy going primula in my garden. They self sow readily but not invasive. I like their air of free spirit eventhough they are considered common.
There are a few other pictures of various primula that were planted around the garden.
Recent research has resulted in classifying Dodecantheon (Shooting Star) as under Primula. This is one of the most lovely groups of perennials.
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