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- From: "Gene Bush" <genebush@otherside.com>
- To: "gardenwriters-on-gardening" <gwl-g@lists.ibiblio.org>
- Subject: Re: [gwl-g] Primulas
- Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 19:27:40 -0500
Hello Doreen,
The subject of primula is not all that simple and direct.
The ones you are purchasing are bred for pot culture to be sold at this time of the year. Especially around Valentines Day. They have never known an cold hour in their short lives. Perhaps cool, but not cold. You may, on occasion get one to live, but not reliably. If you truly want to have primula in your garden then go for the species and hybrids that will not only take your cold, but thrive.
Begin with the species and hybrid P. vulgaris. They only ask relative decent soil, bright shade and reasonable moisture levels. Divide and reset about every 3rd or 4th year to keep vigorous. Want more? P. veris is a favorite, as is so many others. P. sieboldii the Japanese Woodland primula (this one goes dormant in hot summers). P. juliana and hybrids. So many more. If you have a pond or stream you can grow the moisture lovers like the candelabras. P. marginata in troughs....
There are some 400 to 500 species of primula and they do not all want the same environment. No one blanket growing instruction will work. Have to do a bit of homework.
You may want to take a look on my web site under the section Garden Clippin's. Believe I did a short piece on Primula for the Mid-West some time back. If you want to describe you specific garden conditions I will see if I can assist in recommendations.
Gene E. Bush
Munchkin Nursery & Gardens, llc
www.munchkinnursery.com
genebush@munchkinnursery.com
Zone 6/5 Southern Indiana
----- Original Message ----- From: "Doreen Howard" <gardendiva@charter.net>
Does anyone have knowledge on primulas? This time of year, colorful primrose start appearing in local grocery stores, and I always buy several to brighten up the dull, gray winter days. I manage to keep them blooming and growing until spring, but I've had little luck getting them to grow in the garden. They seem to die within a couple of weeks after I set them out in a flower bed. What am I doing wrong? And, how can I get them to bloom again. I live in Zone 5a-4b, depending on the year (this year it's 4b). Will primulas survive my winters?
Doreen Howard
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[gwl-g] Primulas,
Doreen Howard, 01/20/2005
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Re: [gwl-g] Primulas,
Jeff Lowenfels, 01/20/2005
- Re: [gwl-g] Primulas, Miranda Smith, 01/20/2005
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Re: [gwl-g] Primulas,
Doug Green, 01/20/2005
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Re: [gwl-g] Primulas,
Doreen Howard, 01/20/2005
- Re: [gwl-g] Primulas, Gene Bush, 01/21/2005
- Re: [gwl-g] Primulas, Carolyn Ulrich, 01/21/2005
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Re: [gwl-g] Primulas,
Doreen Howard, 01/20/2005
- Re: [gwl-g] Primulas, Gene Bush, 01/20/2005
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- Re: [gwl-g] Primulas, GeraldB571, 01/20/2005
- Re: [gwl-g] Primulas, Hamptongar, 01/20/2005
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Re: [gwl-g] Primulas,
Jacqueline Heriteau, 01/20/2005
- Re: [gwl-g] Primulas, nancy szerlag, 01/21/2005
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Re: [gwl-g] Primulas,
Jeff Lowenfels, 01/20/2005
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