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- From: "Birute Earl" <bearl@xnet.com>
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- Subject: [gwl-g] Re: Primula
- Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 13:30:36 -0600
Doreen,
For me, growing the local grocery store primulas out in the yard is a 50/50
proposition. I have some theories, but no factual data why some survive,
some not only survive but actually thrive, and still others succumb by the
end of the season -- though planted within inches of each other. Last
spring saw two massive clumps (one cranberry, one picotee) measuring at
least 12 inches in diameter planted a good 5 years ago, growing right next
to three clumps that haven't gained an inch, though all were purchased and
planted at the same time. In a different part of the garden, there is an
area that is home to 8 - 10 healthy clumps. All told, there are about 20
plants that have survived for more than 2 years (and probably just as many
that haven't). Taking all factors into consideration, the only common
denominator for those that seem to like my back yard is deep shade. The
rest of the variables, such as moisture, siting, etc. are all over the
place.
I've adopted the philosophy that the purchase originally was made to
brighten up the house during winter's dreary moments. That having been
accomplished, if the primula survives outside it's a pleasant surprise and
a colorful bonus -- but I don't count on it.
Betty Earl
(30 miles west of Chicago in sunny Naperville)
Zone 5b
- [gwl-g] Re: Primula, Birute Earl, 01/21/2005
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