code: 568
bright pink flowers
Family: Primilaceae
Plant Classification: Hardy perennial
Minimum Height: 30 cm
Maximum Height: 38 cm
Packet Content(approx.): 20
These vigorous woodland plants in the Cortusoides section of Primulas have soft, hairy, almost rounded leaves, which may be lobed or slightly toothed. The relatively long stems bear loose umbels of largish, bright pink flowers.
Sowing advice:
Primula seeds may be sown at any time onto a loam-based compost, barely cover so that around 50% are still visible. Best germination temperatures are between 10 and 15 degrees C. (e.g. a cool, northerly window sill) PLEASE NOTE: Temperatures exceeding 15 C can prevent germination, and above 20 C expect very little germination as most seeds will go dormant as a protective measure. Germination takes between 3 to 6 weeks, sometimes taking much longer.
