Primula Pulverulenta – Mealy Cowslip also known as Candelabra Primrose, is a long-lived, hardy plant with bell-shaped flowers, usually 6 – 8 per stem, that ranges in color from fuchsia to red. These flowers are spaced at intervals on leafless stems that rise atop basal rosettes that have medium green leaves that are tooth-edged. The botanical name ‘pulverulenta’ which means dusty, refers to the mealy silvery-white layer also known as farina, that covers the stems and flower buds which enhance the plant’s appearance. This plant thrives best in damp, shady environments, with a blooming season ranging from late spring to early summer. An interesting fact about this plant is the Latin word primus, which means first, indicates this genus as being one of the first to flower in the spring. This Primula, that is native to Sichuan China, is one of the easiest of all the tall Primulas to grow. These plants will grow between 24 to 36 inches tall and will attract butterflies and bees to your garden while being resistant to deer and rabbits. These plants love part shade best, however full shade can be tolerated. These can also be grown in full sun in cool summer areas, provided the soil remains moist. These plants do tolerate wet soil
however, it is very important to make sure they don’t dry out. They are best suited for beds, borders, containers, bog gardens, and rock gardens.
40+ seed per packet
Planting Zone: 4 – 8
Part shade
Height: 24 – 36 inches
Width: 12 – 15 inches
Attracts Butterflies, Bees
Resistant to Deer and Rabbit
Origin: Sichuan, China
Sowing Advice from a great English Nursery
Primula seeds may be sown in good light conditions at any time onto a loam-based compost, barely cover so that around 50% are still visible. We never use artificial heat, primulas are COOL germinators! As a rule best temperatures are usually between 10 and 15 degrees C. (e.g. a cool greenhouse or northerly window sill) PLEASE NOTE: Temperatures exceeding 15 C can prevent germination, and above 20 C expect very little germination as seeds can go dormant as a protective measure. Germination can take up to 6 weeks, but sometimes takes much longer.
I urge anyone buying seed to do their homework on germination, I have not raised and cannot raise many of these plants as I am sub-tropics here in St Augustine, Florida. All seed are NOT alike! There are so many different factors in germination and not doing a search is throwing your money away. I want everyone to be successful when growing your flowers from seed it is the most rewarding experience in Gardening and you can do it, if you give the seed what it needs to grow. I always check 3 sites of info to choose how I will go about it. It is not hard to do, if you do it right!
SEED GERMINATION TIP!!!!!!!
ONLY GERMINATE A SMALL PORTION AT A TIME.
DON'T PUT ALL YOUR MONKEYS IN A BARREL.
Good Luck and Happy Planting!!!!
