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Maggi Young

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Re: Primula July
« Reply #45 on: July 24, 2008, 03:49:43 PM »
I agree, Lesley.... I especially love P. flaccida... though why such a stunning flower should have to suffer under this name is a source of distress to me. :(
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Re: Primula July
« Reply #46 on: July 24, 2008, 10:12:56 PM »
Well it used to be P. nutans of course but was changed. Maybe flaccida because the foliage is always soft and inclined to lie down, never erect or crisp. I love the downy feel of it, almost velvet.
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Re: Primula July
« Reply #47 on: July 25, 2008, 12:54:40 PM »
It still IS  P. nutans in my head, Lesley ....as you say, all that soft furriness and sweet scent.... what a smasher!
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Re: Primula July
« Reply #48 on: July 27, 2008, 01:54:12 AM »
In mine too Maggi (recalcitrant old cows, aren't we?) but unfortunately I understand there is a TRUE P. nutans, which, though it seems not common - I've never seen it - serves to confuse the issue, if we don't fall into line.  But what's a little confusion after all. Look at what Gote and David are saying about Primula/Dodecatheon. Giles Reed should be deeply apologetic for introducing such a subject.
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Re: Primula July
« Reply #49 on: July 27, 2008, 11:11:00 PM »
What, ...me?
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Re: Primula July
« Reply #50 on: July 28, 2008, 05:06:57 AM »
Yes.... You!( :))
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Re: Primula July
« Reply #51 on: August 11, 2008, 01:19:18 AM »
Where is Primula August? It appeared as a new topic in my Inbox but when I clicked on the link, I had a rude message it being missing or off limits to me. Well, really!! >:(
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Re: Primula July
« Reply #52 on: August 11, 2008, 12:01:11 PM »
Lesley, Giles had opened the page then removed it for some reason... he has re-opened it now.... rootle about, you'll find it!!
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