Primula 2010

[Maggi Young]

Two interesting Primulas I bought recently.
First - Primula 'Kusum Krishna'.  I thought at first glance, Primula sonchifolia but the leaves are different and unusual.  The label says, a new hybrid raised in Scotland, but does not give the raiser or parentage.  Does anybody know any more ?

 This primula has been raised by Graeme and Hilary Butler of Rumbling Bridge Nursery, Roma.
They describe Primula x ‘Kusum Krishna’ as a deep blue, white eyed Auricula."Our best hybrid yet, received a P.C. in 2007. Large, stunning deep, blue flrs. Stemless habit."
http://rumblingbridgenursery.co.uk

[ChrisB]

Armin,

I love all the primulas, but especially the wild ones growing by the side of the roads.  And your P. veris (we call them cowslips for some reason - does anyone know why?) are so lovely.  I grow a red one which I've had to curtail or it would have populated my entire garden!  It comes up in the paving cracks and everywhere.  It was labelled Coronation Cowslip when I got it, but I've no idea why.  Its a deep blood red colour.  I'll try taking a photo tomorrow - weather permitting!

[Armin]

Armin,

I love all the primulas, but especially the wild ones growing by the side of the roads.  And your P. veris (we call them cowslips for some reason - does anyone know why?) are so lovely.  I grow a red one which I've had to curtail or it would have populated my entire garden!  It comes up in the paving cracks and everywhere.  It was labelled Coronation Cowslip when I got it, but I've no idea why.  Its a deep blood red colour.  I'll try taking a photo tomorrow - weather permitting!

Chris,
I don't know why P. veris is called cowslip. But if you don't mind I would be very glad to receive some seed of your red Coronation Cowslip and a photo please

[Roma]

Thanks ,Maggi.  Nice to know the origin of a new plant.

[Maggi Young]

Roma, I found the parentage.....P. auricula x P. hirsuta  

...and a photo of a plant at an AGS show....http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showimage/274113/ which really shows the foliage and the deep colour of the buds

[partisangardener]

This red P. veris strain I have now for some years out of the garden of the late Mr. Kellenberg. I was passing by his garden while driving to work. Many times I admired red primulas on the opposite side of the road.
One time I took a heart and stopped. A neighbour told me that the original Gardener had died the year before and the Primulas were planted by him.
Since I had only a few of the yellow type in my garden it was easy to dig them out and give them to friends.
Since then I only have this red type. For some years I dug out every lighter shade, but this year I let them bloom.
From light orange down to nearly black. But true yellow will still be dug out

[Ragged Robin]

This one is truly lovely Axel and I would love to see the deep red to black ones when you have time - if ever you have any seed I would love tot try it here but I suppose it would be pot luck as to the colour variation?

[ChrisB]

Armin, please pm me and I'll save you some seed for sure.

[ChrisB]

Armin,  here are pictures of my Primula:

[ChrisB]

A few more auriculas are now in bloom:

[partisangardener]

No problem with sending you seeds Robin, I just mark the darkest this year and you will get enough to have lots for selection. This year they are on average lighter than last year. The plants which flowered last year red and darker which were my darkest last year (and the year before)are now from dark red to even orange (this I would have abjected). There are some a wee bit darker from these old plants (which nearly died last summer for lack of water) and are smaller  than their offspring from last year. Some shown here.
I will try some pictures tomorrow if it stops wetting (rain would be boasting).

[Ragged Robin]

Thanks so much Axel, it would be great - look forward to more photos

[Graham Catlow]

Two more from me and the last for this season.

Graham


Primula veris
Primula farinosa

[partisangardener]

These ones you won`t get seeds from. This year very late I cut all too yellow types for a bouquet.
One flower of glow I left. It will be sown separate.  So from the motherline you will only get true reds, Robin.
Still raining here, just a bit all day so no picture from outside.
I will be in Swiz at the Vierwaldstätter lake from the 16 th to 26th of may. Gersau is the city I will do some sculpturing (Dragonia). If you could make it there I could even dig out some Primulas for you.
I have also some friends in Schwyz where I could leave some for you if you think it fitting for you. Otherwise I will send you only seeds .

[Ragged Robin]

So many kind offers Axel but we are heading back to the UK in May and so it won't be possible to collect a plant, although i would love to do so - so i guess it will be seeds if you can at some point.  Really interested to know you are a sculptor and would love to see some of your work if you have a website?