Primula 2015

[mark smyth]

Primula vulgaris 'Irish Cream'. Sadly one of the original divisions died but I think I can get four out of the remaining two

[David Nicholson]

Primula allionii 'Jenny'. A lovely wee thing.

My internet researches suggest this is not the clone named after Jenny Archibold, which is pin flowered. But is the other one thrum? http://www.auriculas.org.uk/Allionii_Data.htm

Any views, based on this photo?

It's a thrum Matt but, given "that the clone named after Jenny Archibald, which is pin flowered" the question is, is your clone the other 'Jenny'. here's a 'Jenny' from one of Paul Cumbleton's Logs?

http://www.srgc.org.uk/logs/logdir/2010Apr011270112980Log_7_of_2010.pdf

[Matt T]

Sorry, on rereading my question is unclear. Yes, is it possible to confirm that my thrum-flowered Primula is the other P. 'Jenny' by characteristics beyond it being thrum. Looking at that Log, possibly not as my plant is clearly quite different. I'll try to get clarification from the nursery I got it from, but suspect it might become a Primula 'un-named'. Thanks, David.

[David Nicholson]

Matt, don't know if these help or hinder, two very different coloured alledged Primula allionii 'Jenny' and both appear to be pin-eyed


http://www.zrehacek-alpines.cz/os/obrP/P_all_Jenny.jpg

http://www.angusplants.co.uk/images/10%20allionii%20Jenny.jpg

[mark smyth]

My Primula v. 'Irish Cream' is two types - thrum eye and pin eye. I took out my wee brush today to cross pollinate them but I couldn't see pollen on any thrum eyes flowers. The anthers are there but I couldn't see pollen on the brush. Is it likely to be too small to see?

[Matt T]

Matt, don't know if these help or hinder, two very different coloured alledged Primula allionii 'Jenny' and both appear to be pin-eyed


http://www.zrehacek-alpines.cz/os/obrP/P_all_Jenny.jpg

http://www.angusplants.co.uk/images/10%20allionii%20Jenny.jpg

Thanks David. I assumed that these were the JCA 'Jenny' being pin-eyed. Not sure if the colour difference is due to differences in lighting/photographic effects? As well as being pin-eyed the flowers have a light-coloured 'eye', whilst mine has just a little farina and the leaves are very different to those on mine, which have a dentate margin. The nursery is not currently listing my plant but I will email them. If I hear anything I'll let you know. Cheers, M

[ruweiss]

Some Primula allionii:

[SJW]

Just before the rains came just time to get a few pics in the greenhouse:-

Primula 'Peardrop'...

David - I bought a 'Lismore Peardrop' from the plant sales table at the Cleveland show. Would this be the same cultivar as your 'Peardrop'?

[David Nicholson]

It's possible Steve. I can't remember where I got mine from and 'Lismore' wasn't on the label. Do you have a picture?

[alanelliott]

The species snob in me tells me I shouldn't like these but the rampant nationalist says its ok.


Primula 'Bon Accord Gem'


Primula 'Bon Accord Purple'

[David Nicholson]

There's nothing wrong with a little rampant nationalism every now and again

[David Nicholson]

Still Primula time in the greenhouse:-

Primula 'Venus'
P. 'Amethyst'
P. 'Lindum Rapture'
P. 'Mylene'
P. 'Lara'

[David Nicholson]

....... and some more:-

Primula 'Pink Ice'
P. 'Ethel Barker' (allionnii x hirsuta)
Primula marginata 'Napoleon'
P. x pubescens 'Freedom'

Some readers will have heard how a couple of years ago I was given a range of P' marginata cultivars that had suffered from TLC for some years and were in a pretty sorry state. Last year saw the first chance to root offsets/take cuttings etc. P. m. 'Napoleon' above is one of those

[Maggi Young]

I think that  the first time I was aware of Primula 'Venus' was when you showed it last year ,  David. What a nice thing it is. 

[David Nicholson]

Yes, it's a lovely little plant Maggi, and if I was into Showing I think it would eventually make an excellent show plant. Good form ,nice clear coloured flowers on straight little stems. I bought it from Philip Bankhead from Peninsula Primulas in Northern Ireland but I have no further information on it and there doesn't seem to be any further information on the Internet.