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Author Topic: Mystery primula/cortusa  (Read 1401 times)

Giles

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Mystery primula/cortusa
« on: April 10, 2009, 01:56:53 PM »
I've had this a couple of years, but it's the first time it has flowered.
From seed labelled P.soongii (don't laugh!).
Dies down to nothing in the winter.
Nodding pink/purple flowers held under the foliage.

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Re: Mystery primula/cortusa
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2009, 03:10:10 PM »
A primula rather than a cortusa, I think..... are the anthers fused together in a circle? If not, it is a primula. Colour is more to the purple shade than the pinks I'd expect from kisoana, but it could be that??

Section cortusoides for sure...... I think I've almost got it.....Primula septemloba.... has those downward facing flowers.....

Yes! see Jozef Lemmens pix on Primula World.... http://www.primulaworld.com/PWweb/photogallery.htm  :D
Pretty close!! Leaves not 100%.... ???
 Hmm, P. geranifolia ? Leaves better but the flowers are saying septemloba!!
« Last Edit: April 10, 2009, 03:17:44 PM by Maggi Young »
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Re: Mystery primula/cortusa
« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2009, 09:29:44 PM »
 Well, John "Primula" Richards opines that it is likely a P. kisoana   :) 
« Last Edit: April 13, 2009, 09:43:33 PM by Maggi Young »
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