Primula Vulgaris Subsp - Sibthorpii. This showy hybrid is the result of hundreds of years of cultivation, that birthed a hardy erect clump forming treasure. From a rosette of deep green basil, crinkled leaves, and sturdy stems sprout umbels of large lilac-pink flowers with bright yellow centers. It has an extraordinary bloom time from February to April, is cold hardy and a self sower if not deadheaded. They can grow in full sun - with enough water, part shade and in almost full shade. Attracts bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects.
Fun fact: the Latin root word “primus” means first to show.... Thus the name Primula arose since this plant is the first flower to bloom in the spring. It is also the winner of the Golden Merit award from the Royal Horticultural Society. This plant was named after John Sibthorp (1758-96), Sherardian Professor of Botany at Oxford from 1784.
20+ seed per pack
Planting Zone: 4 – 7
Full Sun, Partial Shade, Full Shade, part shade best option
Height: 3 inches - 6 inches
Width: 3 inches - 6 inches
Attracts Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees and other beneficial insects.
Easy to care for
Does well in containers
Resistant to Deer and Rabbit
Origin: Balkan Peninsula
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!!!!
