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Rogan

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Cowichan primula seeds
« on: August 31, 2009, 08:30:05 AM »
I don't often (ever?) contribute to the "Primula" thread as I don't live in primula country - far too hot and dry at certain times of the year to grow them really successfully. However, many years ago I grew several "Cowichan" selections for a time and liked them very much indeed - I now have the insane desire to try them once again!

Do you or will you have seeds available for sale or swap any time soon? I will not be able to swap primulas with you, but I will certainly have a selection of bulb and succulent seeds available to send to you in exchange. Thanks   :)
Rogan Roth, near Swellendam, Western Cape, SA
Warm temperate climate - zone 10-ish

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Re: Cowichan primula seeds
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2009, 09:51:07 AM »
I have no seed available Rogan but my own plants should produce some early next Summer (2010). If you can't wait that long and if no-one else can help you could not do better than to look at Barnhaven Primroses Web Site at http://www.barnhavenprimroses.com/index.php

They have the best range of Cowichan seed available and will supply anywhere in the world.
David Nicholson
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Re: Cowichan primula seeds
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2009, 12:59:19 PM »
Thanks for your suggestions David. I have ordered some (...and more!) from Barnhaven this morning :)
Rogan Roth, near Swellendam, Western Cape, SA
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Re: Cowichan primula seeds
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2009, 07:37:26 PM »
Glad you found it of use Rogan.
David Nicholson
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Re: Cowichan primula seeds
« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2009, 10:14:55 PM »
I was planning to order some and some others as well, as soon as their new list is sent out but maybe I'd better preempt that and order now.
Lesley Cox - near Dunedin, lower east coast, South Island of New Zealand - Zone 9

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Re: Cowichan primula seeds
« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2009, 09:05:33 AM »
Go for it Lesley! :D I just luv Polyanthus and have often considered moving to a cooler climate just so I can grow them more successfully, however things like children's education, my job, etc. always intervene! I have several trays of "heritage" polyanthus in full bloom in my courtyard at the moment, sadly they really start to suffer as our weather warms up; I'll have to move them to a cooler position soon.
Rogan Roth, near Swellendam, Western Cape, SA
Warm temperate climate - zone 10-ish

 


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