Primula vialii (orchid primrose) 9 X plants of this exotic primula

A superb primula. Scarlet red and blue violet flowers on strong 60cm (18”) stems.  The orchid primrose is a most worthy garden plant which has been grown for over 100 years.  A later flowering Primula adorning the June garden but often extending its flowering period into July.  Strong spikes of scarlet red and blue violet flowers stand up to 60 cm (18”).  When established it will produce multi-stemmed clumps carrying masses of flowers.  Best grown in groups of 5 or more plants in fertile moist soils which allow excess water to drain away.  Primula vialii is a robust plant and likes moist but not saturated conditions.  The best conditions are in good light especially during the morning so an east facing aspect is ideal.  Best to avoid hot south facing aspects where the plants will be baked dry during the summer.  When grown in groups it will produce lots of seeds and these will self sow in cool damp conditions.

Excellent in pots, containers of all sorts and even in the rock garden as a centrepiece in a damp spot.

Plants supplied as mature flowering sized and with reduced compost rootballed ready for planting and will flower the very next season.

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.

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.

In this Primula starter collection we offer 9 plants which are easy to grow. A novice collection which includes many of the garden Primula classics.

The plants range in height from 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60cm) and provide colour during spring and early summer. All are suited to cool damp conditions in dappled light situation. They are great in beds, borders and even containers.

The colours have been selected to give a quiet contemplative mood in the garden.

The photos are for illustration only and the actual plants may differ. All the plants selected will come with a durable printed label for future reference.

Plants supplied are of flowering size ex.pots with a rootball. They are garden ready, and can be planted immediately.

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.

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)

In this Primula starter collection we offer 9 plants which are easy to grow. A novice collection which includes many of the garden Primula classics.

The plants range in height from 1 to 3 feet (30 to 90cm) and provide colour during spring and early summer. All are suited to cool damp conditions in dappled light situation. They are great in beds, borders and even containers.

The colours selected are vibrant and provide a riot of colour during May, June and even into July.

The photos are for illustration only and the actual plants may differ. All the plants selected will come with a durable printed label for future reference.

Plants supplied are of flowering size ex.pots with a rootball. They are garden ready, and can be planted immediately.

In this Primula starter collection we offer 9 plants which are easy to grow. A novice collection which includes many of the garden Primula classics.

The plants range in height from 1 to 3 feet (30 to 60cm) and provide colour during spring and early summer. All are suited to cool damp conditions in dappled light situation. They are great in beds, borders and even containers.

The colours have been selected to give a contrast visual effect.

The photos are for illustration only and the actual plants may differ. All the plants selected will come with a durable printed label for future reference.

Plants supplied are of flowering size ex.pots with a rootball. They are garden ready, and can be planted immediately.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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 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.

Primula denticulata, the drumstick primrose, is an extremely hardy and easy early spring flowering garden plant. Stems rise to a height of 30 cm (1 foot) and produce neat spherical heads of ruby flowers. The species is widespread throughout the Sinohimalayan region and grows abundantly in wet places. Much variation occurs in the wild in terms of size and colour. This ruby form on offer is a garden selection. It will grow in a wide variety of garden sites from wet soils to average soil conditions. In a reality it grows well just about anywhere that does not get bone dry during the summer. Sun or partial shade is ideal. Plants supplied are bare-root, mature flowering size which will flower next growing season.

Primula denticulata is an extremely hardy and easy early spring flowering garden plant. Stems rise to a height of 30 cm (1 foot) and produce neat spherical heads of pure lilac, mauve or purple flowers. Plants supplied are bare-root, mature flowering size which will flower next growing season.

One of our own selections this is the earliest flowering form of Primula japonica (late April). Plants supplied are bare-root and will flower next growing season.

This hybrid is one of our selections which we call Primula X florwaltii. The parents are P florindae and P waltonii, both strong growing plants, also found on our web site. This hybrid is very robust having hybrid vigour.  The flower colour may vary compared with our illustration.  However they are all scented and produce large clumps.  Decidous and flowering late June to July. Grow in wet heavy soils for best effect.

Pendulous rich pink flowers at the top of 50cm (18 inch) stems are a wonderful feature of this species. Late April into May is its flowering season. Plants supplied bare-root (compost removed).

Add fragrance to your garden. A magnificant plant from the Himalayas with the most delightful scent. Bright copper orange flowers. Easy to grow. Plants supplied bare-root ready for planting or potting.

Add fragrance to your garden. During June the pendent, scented pale lemon flowers are held above stiff stems 40cm (16 inch) tall. Plants supplied bare-root (compost removed).

This is an alpine primula rarely offered. It flowers during May into June at a height of about 30cm (1 foot). The bright red flowers are held in whorls. Plants are supplied bare-root and are of flowering size (they will flower next season).