A Friendly Welcome from a specialist nursery dedicated to growing auriculas and primulas.

A leading grower and supplier of authentic, quality Auriculas and Primulas; delivered to your door.

You may wish to contact us by email: peninsula.primulas@btinternet.com

We also accept cheque payment for your order. Simply select this option during the payment process and post your cheque to us.

Note about Brexit:

We continue to deliver our plants via Royal Mail, first class service, to England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland (delivery agent An Post).

SPECIAL OFFER COLLECTIONS:

Here, we offer several primula and auricula collections at a very special price: Each collection consists of flowering sized plants supplied ready for planting or potting (auriculas) right now.


Auricula starter collection, X 6 varieties, plus printed labels

Product no.: 0172[1]

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.

£24.99 *
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Auricula starter collection, 9 varieties, plus printed labels

Product no.: 0172

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.

£37.49 *
In stock

Alpine collection #1

Product no.: 581

European hybrid alpines - Alpine primulas give enormous delight. They are the earliest primula group often flowering from January. February and March is the main flowering period. European hybrid primulas flower at about 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6 inches). Most need cold glasshouse or cold frame culture.

Here we have made a selection for you. Consisting of 9 named varieties. The varieties we will choose have similar colours 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. Each plant comes with a hand written label showing the name of the variety.

£24.95 *
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Bog garden collection # 1

Product no.: 229

Many primulas are tolerant of very wet heavy sticky soils - This selection will grow well in wet or damp woodland. The selection here range in height from 45 cm (18") to 100 cm (3ft). All of them prefer a cool position and dappled light.

Here we offer our selection of 9 primulas suitable for the bog garden. Each will be a named type and labelled accordingly. The plants will be similar to those illustrated in the item image. Plants supplied ex. pots with rootball prepared and ready for planting and are of mature flowering size.

£19.99 *
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New 8 X plants of Primula matthioli var alba spring flowering, dappled moist

Product no.: 157[2]

Primula matthioli produces its dainty white flowers on stems which rise 30cm (1 foot) above very attractive mid green foliage. It is a hardy woodland plant that enjoys dappled conditions but where the soil remains moist at all times. It is also an ideal subject for a pot or container which should be positioned in a cool position; east facing is ideal. Flowering time is May.

Plants supplied ex pots rootballed. Mature flowering sized ready to plant or pot.

£19.99 *
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New 8 X plants of Primula kisoana, a beautiful springtime woodlander

Product no.: 111[1]

The pink flowers are carried on stems up to 22 cm (9 inches) tall above hairy (underside) kidney shaped foliage. Flowering time is late April into May. Plants supplied bare-root and are of flowering size.

£19.99 *
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8 X Plant - Summer Scented Primula Collection

Product no.: 0173

8 X Plant - Summer Scented Primula Collection.

This is a collection of exotic scented primulas, from various parts of Asia. They belong to the Sikkimensis group and hail from the Himalayas, Tibet and Sikkim. They are extremely hardy and make wonderful garden plants, well suited to our conditions.

The flowering timescale across this range of primulas offered is from May to late July.

The flowering height ranges from 60 to 100cm (2’to 3’) depending on type.

They make an awesome impact in the garden when planted in mass groupings, and the photographs show what you can expect.

The plants selected for the collection will include Primula sikkimensis, florindae (and varieties), and alpicola (and varieties); 8 Plants in total supplied in their 7cm pots ready for planting out in your garden.

No special soil preparation is required. Just choose a spot in your garden where the soil never dries out and the plants can enjoy some dappled shade. Pop them in and ensure they get enough water during establishment. If you can add some garden compost during planting this will help if your soil is prone to drying out.

The plants supplied are of flowering size and within the next few weeks (it is now 1st May 2020) and you can enjoy their beauty and fragrance.

 

£19.99 *
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8 X plants of Primula matthioli, spring flowering, dappled moist

Product no.: 157[1]

Primula matthioli produces its dainty pink flowers on stems which rise 30cm (1 foot) above very attractive mid green foliage. It is a hardy woodland plant that enjoys dappled conditions but where the soil remains moist at all times. It is also an ideal subject for a pot or container which should be positioned in a cool position; east facing is ideal. Flowering time is May.

Plants supplied ex pots rootballed. Mature flowering sized ready to plant or pot.

£19.99 *
In stock

9 X plants of Primula japonica Postford White

Product no.: 0190[1]

9 X plants of Primula japonica Postford White - all ready for planting to grow on for flowering next year.

The item picture shows flowering at various stages.

Do not miss out on this special offer; it is amazing value for money.

Primula japonica is a classic garden plant of easy culture.  A very typical candelabra Primula it has striking whorled tiers of beautiful flowers standing majestically above striking mid-green luxuriant foliage.  It is very tolerant of the wettest heavy soils; in fact it will thrive under such conditions.  Flowering time is May and height at its peak is 60cm (2 feet).    Primula japonica forms a large clump which is easily divided and will self seed all around given damp dappled conditions. It will grow in full light in the bog garden but given some dappled shade will grow in most situations where the soil remains moist at all times.

Plants are supplied ex. pots with a strong rootball. Garden ready for planting now.

 

£19.99 *
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Auricula collection # 3

Product no.: 225

Here we have made a selection for you. Consisting of 1 fancy, 1 show and two alpine varieties. The varieties we will choose are named and have similar features to those illustrated. Plants supplied bare root and are of flowering size.

£16.99 *
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Auricula collection # 1

Product no.: 223

Here we have made a selection for you. Consisting of 1 double, 1 show, and two alpine varieties. The varieties we will choose are named and have similar features to those illustrated. Plants supplied bare root and are of flowering size.

£16.99 *
In stock

Auricula collection # 2

Product no.: 224

Here we have made a selection for you. Consisting of 1 double, two alpine and 1 show variety. The varieties we will choose are named and have similar features to those illustrated. Plants supplied bare root and are of flowering size.

£16.99 *
In stock
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