Primroses cover some of the most outstanding perennials, and most reach flowering size within 1 year after sowing. Some are growing in rocky places in higher mountainous areas, such as the Alps or the Himalaya range, some are native of dryish to moist woods and others are bog plants. For cultivation requirements of certain species please refer to the list below.
Sow seeds flat on top of any rich, moist soil in partial shade, preferably from autumn to spring. Do not cover sowings and place pots in a protected spot outside where they will receive some moisture throughout the year, yet are protected from strong rains. Transplant seedlings in early summer or autumn, depending on growth. From most species viable seeds are very hard to obtain!
All are USDA Climate Zone 6.
40 seeds per package.
Primula (Primrose)
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Primula alpicola syn. P. alpicola var. luna
30 (90)cm, pale lemon to yellow, nodding flowers in dense whorls above oblong-elliptic leaves. Native to Xizang in the Tsangpo valley, China. From moist, peaty soils in alpine meadows at up to 4.500m. For partial shade. V.
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Primula alpicola var. alpicola (white form)
25 (40)cm, . V-VI.
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Primula alpicola var. violacea
30 (90)cm, decorative variety with dark purplish flowers native to moist, humus rich alpine meadows in Bhutan (Thimpu). For partially shaded spots in a moist, peaty soil. V.
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Primula auricula
20cm, from limestone regions of the Alps. Sulfur yellow, vanilla scented flowers with a white-throat. Has loose rosettes of fleshy, more or less farinose (i.e. powdery), quite large leaves on massive, short stems. IV-V.
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Primula beesiana
25 (50)cm, showy candelabra Primrose from China (Lichiang Mountains, NW Yunnan and south-western Szechuan) growing in leafy, moist mountain meadows. Has broad lanceolate, serrated leaves. Medium sized to tall inflorescence (up to 80cm in height) with whorls of pink to deep rose lilac flowers and a yellow center which is typical for this species. For any rich, slightly moist soil in partial shade. Seeds from the pure species, which is quite uncommon in cultivation, where plants are usually hybridized, especially with Primula pulverulenta and Primula bulleyana. VI-VII.
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| seed package1768 | € 4,99 | ||
Primula bulleyana
30 (40)cm, makes a dense rosette of large leaves and tall, candelabra like flower stalks with whorls of deep-orange flowers. For any humus rich, moist soil in a partially shaded spot. Seeds offered are from the real species and not a hybrid. Very easy and showy Primrose from Yunnan (Lijang Mountain Range, China). VI-VII.
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| seed package 1571 | € 4,99 | ||
Primula denticulata
30 (45)cm, one of the most attractive Primula with lilac-colored flowers in dense, globular heads above basal rosette of large leaves with slightly red margins. Shade to full sun in any moist soil. Easy. From Afghanistan towards Bhutan a W China (Xizang). III-V.
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| seed package 1580 | € 3,99 | ||
Primula elatior
15 (20)cm, from Central Europe growing in damp, grassy places in full sun. Rather rare native and often hybridized with Primula veris and Primula vulgaris, this is the real species with sulfurous yellow flowers in dense umbels on large erect stalks in III-IV.
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Primula farinosa (Bird's-Eye Primrose)
10 (15)cm, Bird's-Eye Primrose is an elegant dwarf primrose from damp, grassy and peaty places in moors of Central Europe, where it has become very rare. It produces delicate, rosy lilac flowers with a yellow throat carried on a very slender stem and heads of five or six per plant. For any humus rich, slightly moist soil in a sunny spot. IV-V.
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Primula florindae
25 (35)cm, distinct and noble species, suited to growing in a peaty soil by the waterside in full sun. Large heads of drooping, clear yellow, fragrant, bell shaped flowers, white powered outside. Occurring in W China (Xizang) at more than 4.000m above sea level. VI-VII.
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| seed package 1589 | € 4,99 | ||
Primula frondosa
10 (15)cm, dwarf primrose from rocky, yet moist places in rock crevices in mountains in north-eastern Bulgaria. A real gem with dense rosettes of white powered leaves and several flower stalks with numerous, miniature rose-colored flowers. For a moist spot in the rock garden, plant either in shade or full sun. III-IV.
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Primula japonica
30 (50)cm, large yellowish green leaves and amazing, huge flower stalks with whorls of purplish to deep-pink flowers. For any rich and moist soil, shade to full sun. Very easy and showy Primrose from Japan and Taiwan. V-VII.
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Primula luteola
12 (15)cm, rarely seen Primrose with broad lanceolate, light green, toothed leaves and light yellow flowers with a white powdered throat. For any humus rich, always slightly moist, well drained humus rich soil in partial shade. V-VI.
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Primula rosea
20 (30)cm, showy and variable primrose species native of moist, shaded spots in central China with glossy fresh green to reddish-green foliage in dense rosettes and long stalks of brilliant rose flower heads. An easily cultivated and showy species. II-IV.
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| seed package 1605 | € 4,99 | ||
Primula sieboldii (Siebold's Primrose)
15 (20)cm, Siebold's Primrose is an excellent ground covering plant from Japan (soouthern Hokkaido, Honshu and Kyushu islands) with dense, large yellowish green, "crispy" foliage and stalks with most ornamental, quite large rose flowers and a white center. Easily grown in any leafy or humus rich, slightly moist soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. Will naturalize if happy and makes a stunning flower carpet in spring. III-IV.
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Primula sikkimensis
15 (20)cm, similar to the above, excellent ground covering plant from Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan and Xizang to Yunnan and Szechuan with dense, large, rhomboid foliage and stalks of rose flowers. For a leafy, moist, and shaded place. III-IV.
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| seed package 1612 | € 4,99 |
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Primula veris
15 (20)cm, true wild form from dry, rocky and sunny meadows in Central Europe with erect flowering stalks made up of numerous deep yellow, tuberous, and strongly vanilla scented flowers with orange blotch within. III-IV.
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Primula veris ssp. macrocalyx (syn. Primula uralensis)
15 (20)cm, larger subspecies as the real cowslip with intense yellow flowers embedded in a large, lose calyx. From southern Russia (Crimea) to Turkestan, northern Iran and Turkey growing in mountain meadows and humus filled rock crevices. For any rich, slightly moist yet well drained soil in partial shade to full sun. III-IV.
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| seed package 1619 | € 4,99 | ||
Primula vialii (Orchid Primrose)
20 (30)cm, Orchid Primrose has delightful flowers are carried at the end of a scape in a dense, cone shaped inflorescence. The unopened buds are bright scarlet in color and the open flowers lavender, a beautiful contrast. For partial shade to shade in a peaty, moist soil that will not dry out in summer. Still being a rare Primula. Native to China (NW Yunnan and south-western Szechuan) from marshy fields in the mountains. VI-VIII.
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| seed package 1620 | € 4,99 |
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Primula vulgaris (Common Primrose)
10cm, Common Primrose ist the true wild form found across Central Europe to Northern Africa with dense clusters of pale sulfur yellow flowers just above the ground. For a sunny to partially shaded place in the rock garden. Early flowering in II-IV.
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