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.

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 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 or planting. Each plant comes with a hand written label showing the name of the variety.

Here we offer a 9 X flowering sized plants from categories or classes as seen at national shows; 2 X Alpines, 2 X Border, 2 x Double, 1 X Show self, 1 X Show fancy and a named hybrid cross (seedling). This collection is suitable for the novice aspiring auricula enthusiast.

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. We will also send you a free blue print of how to care for your auriculas upon arrival.

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.

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 colour to those illustrated. Plants supplied bare root and are of flowering size.

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

Here we have made a selection for you. Consisting of 2 double, 2 show and 5 alpine varieties. The varieties we will choose are named and have similar colour to those illustrated.
This makes a great birthday gift for a close friend or relative.
Plants supplied bare root and are of flowering size.

Fancy a collection? What about a collection of fancy varieties?  These are great fun and the colours are stunning. A huge delight. Here we have made a selection for you. Consisting of 4 named varieties. Each will have a hand written plant label giving the name. The varieties we will choose will 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 or planting.

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.

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.

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.

9 X Candelabra Primula plants, garden ready and of flowering size.

Candelabra Primulas are amongst some of the most beautiful classic garden plants. There are many species and even more hybrids and varieties.  All are clump forming and spread by self sown seedlings. The flowers are carried in numerous whorls up strong stems and have a very exotic appearance, but they are all extremely hardy standing many degrees of frost. They have a long flowering season across the range of types offered here extending from late April to the end of June.  Flowering heights range from 60cm (2 feet) to 100 cm (3 feet).  All are tolerant of very heavy wet soils. They associate well with other familiar plants such as Astilbe and Hosta.

Many primulas are tolerant of very wet heavy sticky soils - This candelabra selection will grow well in wet or damp woodland. Also around the edge of ponds and streams.

Plants supplied may vary to those illustrated, but each one will be different, named and labelled. All plants supplied are of mature flowering size. All plants are supplied without compost (compost removed or reduced) thus saving on postage costs. Plants are garden ready for planting or potting.

Here I offer a collection of 8 varieties of the world famous Primula japonica. Plants supplied are of mature flowering size and will flower next season. Plants are supplied without compost to reduce weight thus saving postage cost.

A Japanese import some 130 years ago, Primula japonica is a classic garden plant of easy culture. A very typical candelabra Primula it has striking whorled tiers of rich coloured flowers standing majestically above striking mid-green luxuriant foliage. This collection has 8 distinct colours. 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). Being the earliest of the candelabras to flower (late April to May) it brings a welcome cheer to the spring bog garden. 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. The offer is for 8 different (japonica varieties) mature flowering sized plants sent bare-root (compost partially removed).

Here we offer 9 X plants of Primula. Hardy ornamental garden plants suitable for damp woodland or a shaded part of your garden. The ideal woodland conditions include, a cool moist root run, lack of competition from surface rooting trees and a deep rotted leaf or organic layer into which the primulas can extend their root systems. Dappled light is ideal but many will thrive where they can receive shafts of light coming through the tree canopy. Soil conditions must never become dry. Plants chosen are those that are available at the time. This means that those supplied may vary from the illustration. Plants are supplied with reduced compost and depending on time of year may be bare-root or root-balled, without pots. Included in the collection are candelabras, bell flowered Primulas and scented types. Each plant will come labelled with its name and the range of colours will ensure each one is different. A stunning collection! The colours will be similar to those illustrated in the item image. The selection here range in height from 40 cm (18") to 60 cm (2ft). All of them prefer a cool position and dappled light.Plants supplied are of mature flowering size.

This collection will contain 4 plants of the smaller Asiatic primulas.  These are suited to the rock garden, troughs and planters in cool shaded conditions. They never want to dry out and give a lovely display of flowers during April and May depending on type.  All flower at about one foot in height (30cm). They self seed and are easily raised from saved seed. The selection will depend on what we have available. The picture shows PP bellidifolia, watsonii, muscarioides and cernua. Plants are supplied ex. pots but will a root-ball and are of flowering size. They can be potted or planted upon arrival at almost any time but drought should be avoided unless water can be supplied.

Candelabra Primulas are amongst some of the most beautiful classic garden plants. There are many species and even more hybrids and varieties.  All are clump forming and spread by self sown seedlings. The flowers are carried in numerous whorls up strong stems and have a very exotic appearance, but they are all extremely hardy standing many degrees of frost. They have a long flowering season across the range of types extending from late April to the end of July.  Flowering heights range from 30cm (1 foot) to 100 cm (3 feet).  Many are tolerant of very heavy wet soils. They associate well with other familiar plants such as Astilbe and Hosta.

Peninsula Hybrids are selections we have made over a number of years.  The colours are pastel and beautiful; plants supplied may vary compared with those illustrated here but we are certain you will not be disappointed. These hybrids flower in May into June.

The price is for an assortment of 6 plants

All plants supplied are of flowering size and posted bare-root, without compost or pot.

9 X plants of Primula 'Harlow Carr Hybrids'

Candelabra Primulas are amongst some of the most beautiful classic garden plants. There are many species and even more hybrids and varieties.  All are clump forming and spread by self sown seedlings. The flowers are carried in numerous whorls up strong stems and have a very exotic appearance, but they are all extremely hardy standing many degrees of frost. They have a long flowering season across the range of types extending from late April to the end of July.  Flowering heights range from 30cm (1 foot) to 100 cm (3 feet).  Many are tolerant of very heavy wet soils. They associate well with other familiar plants such as Astilbe and Hosta.

Harlow Carr Hybrids are selections which have been in cultivation for a very long time.  The colours are pastel and beautiful; plants supplied may vary compared with those illustrated here but we are certain you will not be disappointed. These hybrids flower in May into June.

All plants supplied are of flowering size and posted bare-root, without compost or pot.

Four scented primulas. Flowering period is from May through to July.  Height 60 cm to 100 cm. Plants supplied are mature flowering size and posted bare-root or reduced compost to minimise postage weight.  See more detailed descriptions for each plant by clicking the links below. The four illustrated are Primula florindae, florindae (copper form), alpicola var Luna and alpicola var Alba. Please note other scented primulas may be used as substitutes depending on availabilty of those illustrated.

9 X plants of Primula japonica - all ready for planting to grow on for flowering in 2022.

The item picture shows the range of colours.

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.