Primula munroi subsp. yargongensis

This strongly perennial species is very widespread throughout the Sinohimalayan region. This means that much variation in colour can occur. However, the form we offer here has beautiful highly scented pinkish mauve flowers borne on stems 30cm (1 foot) tall during May into June. It grows in alpine zones and prefers moist meadows and along streams and brooks. In the authors experience it grows well in soils that retain moisture and can cope with fairly damp sites within the garden. It is ideal beside small ponds perhaps associated with a rock garden. It should be grown in its own space never allowing other more robust plants to overcrowd. As with all plants from the Sinohimalayan region Primula munroi subsp. yargongensis is extremely hardy standing many degrees of frost. Plants are supplied bare-root and are of a mature flowering size; they will flower next season.