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Primula collection #1 Primula collection #1 - A collection of 6 Primula plants (our choice) of at least 5 different types. $28.00   
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Primula collection #2 - A collection of 12 Primula plants (our choice) of at least 10 different type. $55.00   
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Primula alpicola Primula alpicola - Creamy yellow to violet, fragrant, saucer-shaped flowers on 18" stems in June. This species is native to southeast Tibet. Requires a cool, humid spot in fertile, moist soil that is reasonably well drained. (18" hx 10"w) 2.5" -$5.00   
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Primula auricula (alpine mix) Primula auricula (alpine mix) - From the fleshy leaves emerge short stems with beautifully patterned flowers in a variety of colors in the spring. Prefers a rich, well drained soil in light shade. Good in any rock garden or shady border. (8"h x 6"w) RG, 3.5"- $5.00              Out of Stock

Primula auricula (mixed garden) Primula auricula (mixed garden) - Similar to the previous listing except that the whole plant is more robust and suitable for a border. Still prefers some shade at mid-day. (12"h x 12"w) RG, 2.5" - $5.00   
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Primula beesiana- (= P. bulleyana ssp.) Beesiana) Primula beesiana- (= P. bulleyana ssp.) Beesiana) - Fragrant, pink/purple blooms produced on 24" spikes in June. This is a Candelabra type from China’s Yunnan Province. Requires moist soil and part shade. (24"h x 12"w) W, 2.5"-$5.00, 3.5"- $5.50   
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Primula bulleyana - Similar to P. beesiana except that the flowers are yellow/orange. (24"h x 12"w) W, 1 quart - $6.00   
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Primula chungensis Primula chungensis - This is one of the many "candelabra Primulas" which is valuable for its bright yellow/orange flowers and its early bloom (mid-May). Whorls of flowers are produced on 24" stems. Native to Southwest China. Likes a partially shaded site with moist, fertile soil that does not become waterlogged. Easy. (24"h x 12"w) W, 2.5" - $5.00   
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Primula cockburniana Primula cockburniana - This small woodland species has flowers of a beautiful coppery-red color in late spring. From Southwest China. It prefers partial shade in woodland soil that is moist but never waterlogged. Notlong-lived. (18" h x 8"w) W, 2.5"-$5.00              Out of Stock

Primula cortusoides Primula cortusoides - In May, clumps of leaves produce pink/purple flowers on 12" stems. An easy and attractive woodland plant from Siberia. Prefers a moist, fertile spot in shade. China. Will self sow. (12"h x 8"w) W, 2.5" -$5.00   
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Primula denticulata Primula denticulata - From a basal whorl of leaves comes 12" stems with balls of small white,blue, or red flowers in early spring. The only drawback to this very hardy species is that the leaves continue to lengthen all summer and are best concealed with ferns or hostas. Sun or shade and any good garden soil. Easy. (12"h x 20"w) 3.5" - $5.00(choose color)   
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Primula elatior Primula elatior - Yellow, upturned, funnel-shaped flowers are produced in May. This is the oxlip Primula from Britain and Europe. Best in a moist, fertile soil in partial shade. Divide every few years to maintain vigor. (12"h x 12"w) W, 3.5"-$5.00   
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Primula flaccida Primula flaccida - This delicate beauty produces its flowers on short spikes. The pendant, lavender/blue flowers are dusted with a white powder called farina. Try a moist, peat soil in half shade. Challenging but choice. China. One to a customer, please. (12"h x 10"w) 2.5"-$6.00   
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Primula florindae Primula florindae - The tallest of the Primula, this species produces stems of fragrant, pendulant, yellow flowers in early summer. Requires fertile, moist soil and prefers to grow in an inch or two of water. (36" hx 18"w) B, 2.5" - $5.00   
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Primula florindae (red/orange) Primula florindae (red/orange) - Similar to the preceding listing only the flowers are a red/orange color. (36" hx 18"w) B, 2.5" - $5.00   
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Primula frondosa Primula frondosa - From a basal clump of leaves rise many lilac-pink flowers with yellow eyes. Early May. One of my favorites, this small Primula is adaptable and hardy. Happiest in partial shade in a peat soil but it will grow in ordinary garden soil in a sunny location as long as it doesn’t dry out. Bulgaria. Easy. (6" h x 8"w) 2.5"-$5.00   
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Primula hirsuta (hybrid) - These hybrids are similar to the species but seem to be more compact and have more blue shades in at least some of the plants. Leafy rosettes give rise to many pink ot pale blue flowers with white eyes. Prefers a moist, yet well drained, fertile soil in light shade. (5”h x 6”w) RG, 2.5” - $5.50   
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Primula involucrata - – A Himalayan species which is difficult, but possible to grow. Long, spoon-shaped leaves produce stems of very fragrant white or sometimes, pink flowers. I think the trick with this one is to supply adequate moisture during the spring and then keep the plant just barely moist during the fall and winter. Likes fertile, well drained soil in light shade. (7”h x 6”w) 2.5” - $5.00              Out of Stock

Primula japonica Primula japonica - From a basal clump of leaves arise a 24" stem with several whorls of red or white flowers in spring. This is one of the easiest of all Primulas to grow in the Northeast. Given the moist soil in partial shade that this plant prefers, it will self-sow into large colonies. A very pretty plant for a wet ditch. Easy. (24"h x 14"w) W, B, 3.5" -$5.00 (choose color)   
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Primula juliae Primula juliae - This is the true alpine species from the European Alps. From a creeping mat of leaves, purple flowers with yellow centers are produced in spring. The parent of many hybrids, this is a gem in its own right. (One to a customer, please), (3"h x 8"w) RG, 2.5" - $6.00              Out of Stock

Primula kisoana Primula kisoana - Pink flowers come in May on 8" stems. This is an excellent woodland species from Japan that spreads slowly by underground runners into a colony. Needs a rich, humus soil in partial shade. Easy (8"h x 12"w) W, 2.5"- $6.00   
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Primula kisoana ‘alba‘ Primula kisoana ‘alba‘ - Same as the preceding listing only the flowers are white and the plant is not quite as vigorous. Still very nice. (7" h x 10"w) W, 3.5" - $6.00              Out of Stock

Primula latifolia – - Of the European alpine species, I think this is the one of the easiest to please. Basal, slightly sticky leaves produce short flowering stems with very pretty, deep reddish/purple flowers in spring. Will prefer a well drained, slightly acidic soil in light shade. ( 6”h x 5”w) T, RG, 3.5” - $6.00              Out of Stock

Primula luteola - Yellow flowers on 6"-8" stems in June. From the northeast Caucasus Mountains. A pretty species that is quite happy in ordinary garden soil in half to three quarters sun. Easy. (8"h x 10"w) 2.5"-$5.00   
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Primula marginata - This offering is of unbloomed seedlings of this wonderful and variable species. Most of these will have fragrant, blue to purple flowers on short stems. Leaves are neat rosettes. Prefers well drained, moist, fertile soil in light shade. Also nice in a trough. ( 5”h x 4”w) RG, T, 2.5” - $5.50   
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Primula marginata ‘alba’ - This form produces good-sized white flowers on 8” stems. Best in a fertile, well drained, yet never dry soil in light shade. (8”h x 8”w) RG, 3.5” - $6.00              Out of Stock

Primula marginata ‘Bentham’ - A small plant,selected for the powder blue flowers it produces above rosettes of farina-dusted leaves. Well drained, fertile, moist soil in light shade. (4"h x 6"w) RG, 2.5"- $5.00              Out of Stock

Primula marginata ‘Herb Dickson’ Primula marginata ‘Herb Dickson’ - A vigorous plant with many beautiful, dark blue flowers produced in the spring. Well drained, fertile, moist soil in light shade. One to a customer, please. (8"h x 8"w) RG, 1 quart"- $7.50              Out of Stock

Primula marginata ‘Kesselring’s Variety’ - A selection of this beautiful alpine Primula, this one has purple flowers with white eyes. A hardy and floriferous plant. Well drained, fertile, moist soil in light shade. (4"h x 6"w) RG, 2.5"- $5.50   
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Primula marginata ‘Mini’ - This selection of a wonderful alpine species is small in all regard – little leaves and small but very pretty blue flowers in spring. A nice plant for a trough. Give it a well drained, fertile, moist soil in morning sun. (3”h x 4”w) RG, T, 2.5” - $5.50              Out of Stock

Primula marginata ‘Napoleon’ – - This attractive P. marginata selection features an overall smaller size. Lavender blue flowers are produced in profusion. . Needs a well drained, fertile soil in morning sun only or light shade. (3”h x 4”w) T, RG, 2.5” - $6.00              Out of Stock

Primula modesta - This attractive plant, native to Japan, is similar to Primula frondosa. It differentiates itself by having yellow (not white) meal on the under leaf and being shorter. A basal clump of leaves produce pink and sometimes white clusters of flowers on short stems. Any fertile, rich, moist soil in light shade. (5”hx 7”w) 2.5” - $5.00   
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Primula poissonii - A basal clump of evergreen leaves produce candelabra spikes of reddish/pink flowers with a yellow eye. A very beautiful Primula. Prefers a humus-rich, cool, moist soil in morning sun or light shade. (18"h x 10"w) W, 2.5" - $5.00   
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Primula polyneura Primula polyneura - A fine woodland species with bright red/purple flowers in June. Any woodland type soil is OK but it must not be waterlogged. Light shade is best. Easy. (8"h x 8"w) W, 2.5"-$5.00   
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Primula rosea Primula rosea - It’s impossible to miss this species when it’s in bloom. The flowers emerge in early spring before the leaves and are a pretty vivid pink. This species is adaptable and will grow in a very wet spot with considerable sun or a partially shaded woodland situation that never dries out. (8"h x 10"w) W, B, 2.5"-$5.00, 3.5"-$5.50   
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Primula rusbyi Primula rusbyi - A small, very beautiful alpine Primula. Flowers on 6" stems are violet colored with a yellow eye and a crimson ring. Seed collected in Lincoln Co., NM at 11,450 feet. Light shade and moist, fertile soil that is well drained should suit this plant. (6"h x 5"w) RG, 3.5" -$5.50   
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Primula secundiflora Primula secundiflora - This beautiful, evergreen Primula has reddish-purple, pendulant, bell shaped flowers on 24" stems in late spring. It needs a fertile, humus-rich, well drained soil that nevers dries completely, in partial shade. (24"h x 10"w) W, 2.5" - $5.00   
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Primula sieboldii Primula sieboldii - This is our mix of this fabulous species with color ranges from pink to white to purple. Often the reverse side of the flower is a different shade making for a very pretty display. It will grow into a nice clump in ordinary garden soil in full sun (in the North) or partial shade. One of the easiest Primula. It dies back in late summer to resting buds, which are just below the surface, but returns the following spring. (10"h x spreading) 3.5" - $5.00   
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Primula sieboldii (pink) Primula sieboldii (pink) - A Japanese species which is very popular there. Many fancy cultivars are available. This selection is an incredibly hardy, floriferous plant with light pink fronts and dark pink reverses in late spring. It will grow into a nice clump in ordinary garden soil in full sun (in the North) or in a partially shaded woodland setting. One of the easiest Primulas. It dies back in late summer to resting buds, which are just below the surface. Easy. (10" h x spreading) 3.5" - 5.00              Out of Stock

Primula sieboldii (purple) Primula sieboldii (purple) - Similar to the preceding listing except that the flowers are a dark red/purple. (10"h x 12"w) 3.5" - $6.00   
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Primula sieboldii ‘Fancy’ - These selections have been made by Paul Held. They include a variety of flower shapes and colors but all are very pretty. Plant in light shade in a well drained, moist, fertile soil. Will go dormant in late August. (10”h x 8”w) W, 3.5” - $6.00   
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Primula sikkimensis - From a basal clump of leaves arise stems to 24" or more with many pendulant yellow flowers in early summer. This is a hardy species that can take considerable amounts of flooding during the growing season. Best in a fertile soil in partial shade. Tibet. (24"h x 14"w) B, 6.5" - $5.50              Out of Stock

Primula veris Primula veris - The cowslip of Britain and Europe, this plant has yellow, pendulant flowers which are funnel shaped. This is a hardy plant that will grow in ordinary garden soil in sun or part shade. Nice for the front of the border or moist rock garden. Blooms in early May. Easy. ( 12" hx 12"h) 2.5"-$5.00, 3.5"-$5.50   
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Primula vialii Primula vialii - A very unusual Primula species. The lavender flowers emerge from a bright red cone at the top of a 16" stem. It is very striking. Spring growth will not show until late May. This species is happy in ordinary garden soil in light shade or partial sun. (16"h x 12"w) 2.5" -$5.00   
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Primula vulgaris - This is one of the species from which so many hybrids have come. It is a lovely plant in its own right with yellow flowers on short stems above a rosette of bright green leaves. Light shade in well drained, moist, fertile soil. (7"h x 10"w) 3.5" -$5.50   
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Primula waltonii x - This seedling batch has not bloomed yet so I can only assume that it is a hybrid although the leaves seem to be similar to P. waltonii. I am expecting pink to pink/purple, pendulant bells on 14” stems. I have no doubt they will be attractive. Plant in light shade in well drained, fertile soil which never dries out. (14”h x 8”w) W, 2.5” – 5.00              Out of Stock

Primula wulfeniana – - This species is one of the many European alpine Primula. It produces a basal clump of leaves with pink flowers with a white eye on short stems. While fairly easy to grow, it may be shy to flower well. Try it in a very well drained, fertile soil with light shade. (4”h x 5”w) T, RG, 2.5” - $5.50   
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Primula X polyanthus types - A mixture of victorians, bicolors, and various colors. These hardy types differ from the greenhouse types often sold in the chain stores. They should succeed in any good, moist garden soil and prefer some light shade. Best if dug and divided every 2 or 3 years. A polyanthus type will have multiple flowers on each stem while an acaulis type has a single flower per stem. Easy. ( 8" h x 10"w) 3.5" - $5.50              Out of Stock

Primula x allionii 'Warfdale Ling' - A P. allionii hybrid with white flowers with a pink edge. A gorgeous plant. Best in a well drained, yet moist and fertile soil in light shade. (3"h x 4"w) RG,2.5"- $5.50   
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Primula x allionii ‘Airemist’ - This P. allionii hybrid along with the following listings are much hardier than the species. Look for beautiful white flowers on short stems. Very nice a trough or well drained, fertile soil which is never dry or very wet in morning sun. Happiest if allowed to dry out some in late summer and fall. (3”h x 4”w), T, RG, 2.5” - $5.50              Out of Stock

                

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