Show varieties are very beautiful and have a wide range of colours and patterns of flower. They all have farina (meal) covering their flowers and leaves - a most attractive feature. They are grown in a cold greenhouse or other covered structure during spring.

Here we have made a selection for you. Consisting of 4 named varieties. The varieties we will choose have similar features to those illustrated. Plants supplied bare root and are of flowering size. We simply remove from pot shake off the excess loose compost and they are ready for potting or planting. Each plant comes with a hand written label showing the name of the variety.

Here we have put together a collection of very desirable auriculas. These are great fun and the colours are stunning. A huge delight. Consisting of 4 named varieties. Each will have a durable printed label for future reference. The varieties we will choose will have similar features to those illustrated. Plants supplied ex.pots with a rootball, ready for potting and are of flowering size. We simply remove from pot shake off the excess loose compost and they are ready for potting or planting. A free fact sheet is included giving a blueprint for their care.

A complete starter collection for the novice auricula grower. (or for those who wish to revive their interest in these wondrous plants). 9 plants included in the collection.

Here we offer a flowering sized plant from each of the 9 auricula categories or classes as seen at national shows; Light centred alpine, Gold centred alpine, Border, Double, Show self, Show edge (green or silver), Show striped, Show fancy and a recent named hybrid cross (seedling). This is our most comprehensive auricula collection so far.

NEW: You will also receive a free fact sheet giving really useful hints and tips about how to treat your auriculas upon arrival.

Varieties selected are of easy culture and will provide a floriferous display each springtime. They are all suitable for display in an auricula theatre, cold greenhouse/conservatory.

Each plant comes with a printed stick-in label with name and other details and will last for years for future reference.

Please note that the plants illustrated here are for guidance only; actual varieties may vary from these, but an equally good range of colours will be selected.

Plants are supplied bare-root ready for potting; compost has been carefully removed from the rootball in preparation for you to pot into fresh compost. This is the best way to ensure vigorous growth and they will flower the next season.

A starter collection for the novice auricula grower. (or for those who wish to revive their interest in these wondrous plants). 6 plants included in the collection.

Here we offer 6 flowering sized plants. This is a lovely collection giving a wide range of colours and types of auricula. We do not think you will be disappointed with our selection.

NEW: You will also receive a free fact sheet giving really useful hints and tips about how to treat your auriculas upon arrival.

Varieties selected are of easy culture and will provide a floriferous display each springtime. They are all suitable for display in an auricula theatre, cold greenhouse/conservatory.

Each plant comes with a printed stick-in label with name and other details and will last for years for future reference.

Please note that the plants illustrated here are for guidance only; actual varieties may vary from these, but an equally good range of colours and types will be selected.

Plants are supplied with a rootball ready for potting;excess compost has been carefully removed from the rootball in preparation for you to pot into fresh compost. This is the best way to ensure vigorous growth and they will flower the next season.

Here we offer 6 candelabra Primulas as a Christmas gift. Plants supplied are garden ready and should be planted or potted upon receiving them.  It may be the ideal gift for a gardening friend or family member. You may want to treat yourself!

One plant of each primula illustrated supplied bare root (without compost) flowering size; will flower next spring.

Order now and we will send out just prior to Christmas.  If you wish to have a specific date for delivery just let us know at ordering by sending a note.

Collection of Drumstick primroses - a range of colours as illustrated

Here we offer 9 X plants of this easy to grow garden primula. It flowers vary early, in fact can be in flower in late winter, but provides a wonderful spring display. It assorts well with primroses and polyanthus. Completely hardy, will withstand temperatures down to minus 15 celsius, afterall it does hail from the Himalayas.

It is just as good in pots and planters as it is in the garden. Beds and borders are enhanced by this primula. It is a deciduous species and flowers at about 1 foot tall (30cm)

Primula denticulata is the most accommodating plant becasue it grows just about anywhere. When the soil is continually moist it will grow in full sun. Usually it is best to give it a position in dappled light. The strain on offer is called Nepalese Mixture, reminiscent of its Himalayan origins. It is a common plant on the damp grassy meadows of the Himalayan landscape.

Plants are supplied ex. pots with a rootball ready for planting in the garden or if you wish into containers. You will not be disappointed with the plants supplied as they are coming into flower in the next few weeks (it is now 5th January 2021)

This collection shows the diversity of garden primulas. The plants chosen are easily grown outdoors.

You will receive one plant of each of the varieites illustrated. Also each plant comes with a stick-in label.

The illustration shows the following named plants, see table below for cultural hints and tips.

Top left	Primula wilsonii var anisodora	Candelabra - June	June, deep crimson, 40cm	Shade, moist
Top mid	Primula capitata	Capitatae - June	Dark violet, summer / autumn, 30cm	Woodland, moist
Top right	Primula florindae (copper)	Sikkimensis - July	Copper orange fls to 100cm	Tolerates wet soil
Mid left	Primula poissonii	Candelabra - June	Plum purple, evergreen, 60cm	Humus soil, partial shade
Middle	Primula secundiflora	Sikkimensis - May	Brilliant dark crimson, nodding, 50cm. Evergreen	Rich soil, aerated moisture
Mid right	Primula japonica 'Postford White'	Candelabra - May	Flowers pure white to 50cm	Very damp soil, cool
Lower left	Primula alpicola var Luna	Sikkimensis - June	May, scented, pale y, 55cm	Dappled shade, moist
Lower mid	Primula heucherifolia	Cortusoides - May	Lilac mauve to deep rich purple to 40cm	Shady humid places, cool
Lower right	Primula watsonii	Muscarioides - May	Blackish purple fls, 30cm	Aerated soil shelter

Plants are supplied expots with a rootball ready for planting into their final positions. All plants are of flowering size so will flower the next season from planting.

 

This item consists of one plant of each of the three British native primulas illustrated, i.e. vulgaris (top), veris (left) and elatior. (3 plants in total)

A primrose by a river's brim ..... The wild or native primrose (Primula vulgaris) grows naturally and in abundance in woods, hedgerows and banks throughout the UK. This gives a clue as to where you should grow it in cultivation. Plants are supplied bare-root and are mature flowering size.

Primula veris is the common cowslip. An easy going perennial naturally found in damp open pastures but will grow in a wide range of garden habitats.

Primula elatior, the oxlip has beautiful nodding bright yellow flowers on stems 30 cm (1 foot) tall are produced from March to April depending on season and locality.

Plants are supplied bare-root and are of mature flowering size; they will flower next season.

Primula alpicola is a very easy clump forming, extremely hardy long-lived garden plant flowering from May into June. Coming from Tibet this species is acclimatised to serious cold weather! It thrives in cool humid situations such as stream sides, edges of ponds and damp hollows. It will spread by self sown seedlings when conditions remain moist thereby extending the groups quite naturally. The sweetly scented perfume from the flowers is carried around the garden on cool still June evenings. The flowering stem will reach a height of 40 – 50 cm (16 to 20 inches). Primula alpicola will assort well with other moisture loving plants such as Astilbe.

3 - plant collection, plants supplied with reduced compost (bare-root).

Primula alpicola is a very easy clump forming, extremely hardy long-lived garden plant flowering from May into June. Coming from Tibet this species is acclimatised to serious cold weather! It thrives in cool humid situations such as stream sides, edges of ponds and damp hollows. It will spread by self sown seedlings when conditions remain moist thereby extending the groups quite naturally. The sweetly scented perfume from the flowers is carried around the garden on cool still June evenings. The flowering stem will reach a height of 40 – 50 cm (16 to 20 inches). Primula alpicola will assort well with other moisture loving plants such as Astilbe.

Primula alpicola var luna (top)

During June the pendent, scented pale lemon flowers are held above stiff stems 40cm (16 inch) tall.

Primula alpicola var alba

During June the  pendent, scented white flowers are held above stiff stems 40cm (16 inch) tall.

Primula alpicola var violacea

During June the pendent, scented violet (purple) flowers are held above stiff stems 40cm (16 inch) tall.