Primula 2014

[Maggi Young]

Thanks for its history, David.  Cheery thing, I think with those slightly frilled flowers.

[Philip Walker]

Primula x 'Kusum Krishna'

[arilnut]

Hi Mark. I could build one of those for about $20.00 USD cost in metal.
I have a welder.  You need to multitask.   

John B

I have an idea for a miniature Hosta theatre make from metal but its going to cost ££$$. Like this except there are holes to set the pots in to http://www.ukdisplaystands.com/product/plant-tray-stand/

[ChrisB]

That's a lovely theatre Maggi.  If only I had the space.   But even with the leylandii behind the pots wouldn't withstand the winds we get here.... Dave - nice to know where Broadwell Milkmaid came from!  I got Blairside Yellow from Ardfearn Saturday too.  Any idea where that one hails from its a wee beauty.  I think I saw it on the show bench too...

[mark smyth]

John I'll fly you in to make it

[David Nicholson]

....................I got Blairside Yellow from Ardfearn Saturday too.  Any idea where that one hails from its a wee beauty.  I think I saw it on the show bench too...

Not a clue Chris but it's been around since Adam was in short trousers. Some think it's a cross between Primula auricula and P. allionii and in his Northumberland Diary of 7 April 2009 John Richard's speculated that it was a cross between P. auricula and P. balbasii (a Southern form of P. auricula. It's one of the parents of quite a few modern hybrids.

[David Nicholson]

I have two of these plants, both exactly the same, and both came to me labeled as Primula x pubescens 'Alba'. They're not of course and I doubt I shall ever find out what they are.

Been having another look at my Alba(Not) above. Given the toothed leaves and absence of farina and making due allowance for differences in light as they were photographed on different days it has a similarity to P.x pubescens 'Freedom'. Anyone concur? Pics below

[Graeme]

Just a couple of photos to test posting - Primula Broadwell Milkmaid

Primula Allionii Whisper - been hiding under the bench so a bit washed out

[ChrisB]

Re: Primula 2014
« Reply #206 on: April 11, 2014, 03:51:15 PM »

Here's a better pic of the primula.  I'm wondering could it be P. bracteata perhaps?


Well, spoke to Mr Richards tonight and he confirms it is P. bracteata.  He brought in a number of plants he'd grown from seed a couple of years ago and that's where I got it,  He was rather surprised I was growing outside in a sink with no protection though.  I just didn't know it was'difficult'... Just shows ya...

[Susan Band]

For anyone interested in auriculas, the Scottish auriculas club has been resurrected again. I can't remember the details but maybe all knowing Maggie can help. There was a notice that went round the club earlier.

[David Nicholson]

For anyone interested in auriculas, the Scottish auriculas club has been resurrected again. I can't remember the details but maybe all knowing Maggie can help. There was a notice that went round the club earlier.

www.thescottishauriculaandprimulasociety.com

Web Site is in it's early stages of development, further details obtainable from the Secretary, Dr Alison Goldie (of Angus Plants) at
               secretary@thescottishauriculaandprimulasociety.com

[Maggi Young]

www.thescottishauriculaandprimulasociety.com

Web Site is in it's early stages of development, further details obtainable from the Secretary, Dr Alison Goldie (of Angus Plants) at
               secretary@thescottishauriculaandprimulasociety.com

Thanks David, I only remember that there was an attempt to restart the society : http://www.srgc.net/forum/index.php?topic=11068.0
Good to know it has progressed this far.

[ChrisB]

Graeme Catlow mentioned to me on Saturday Maggi...

[Graham Catlow]

Graeme Catlow mentioned to me on Saturday Maggi...

Hi Christine,
Although I saw you in the distance a couple of times I didn't manage to speak with you. I wonder if there was another Graham there that you thought was me.
It's not easy to recognise someone when they don't use an image of themselves as their avatar. There is no need for anyone to comment further.

Graham

[Maggi Young]

Graeme Catlow mentioned to me on Saturday Maggi...

 My money is on it being Grame Butler from Rumbling Bridge Nursery - he's a primula lover.