Author Topic: Primula I/D please (Read 1788 times)

ranunculus · « **on:** May 13, 2009, 01:55:05 PM »

I am annoyed with myself for forgetting the identity of this primula (flowering now) - any assistance gratefully received.

Martinr · « **Reply #1 on:** May 13, 2009, 05:18:46 PM »

As this isn't the puzzle page, how about a picture of the plant!!

ranunculus · « **Reply #2 on:** May 13, 2009, 05:32:21 PM »

Sorry Martin,
It will have to wait until tomorrow now.
I'll take a shot of the label as well!

Lesley Cox · « **Reply #3 on:** May 13, 2009, 09:51:51 PM »

Well the foliage would be helpful, though Giles will know it IMMEDIATELY from the flowers alone.

ranunculus · « **Reply #4 on:** May 14, 2009, 08:44:07 AM »

A couple of shots of the plant as requested ... hope they assist?

Martinr · « **Reply #5 on:** May 14, 2009, 06:41:32 PM »

Beats me, you need an expert.

David Nicholson · « **Reply #6 on:** May 14, 2009, 07:00:59 PM »

I'm not one but it could be Primula alticola. Giles or Lesley are sure to know.

Giles · « **Reply #7 on:** May 14, 2009, 07:16:23 PM »

How about Primula auriculata ?

ranunculus · « **Reply #8 on:** May 14, 2009, 10:08:57 PM »

Many thanks Giles ... I believe you could be right. Thanks to David, Martin and all for taking the time to check.

Lesley Cox · « **Reply #9 on:** May 14, 2009, 10:23:45 PM »

Many thanks Giles ... I believe you could be right. Thanks to David, Martin and all for taking the time to check.

I knew Giles would know it, probably just from the colour of the gravel on the pot and the size of the chip on the side.

Anyway, a very pretty little species.

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