Re: Primulas
Hello Colin,
I went back and did a re-read of Primroses & Polyanthus by Ward. Primrose
(vulgaris) " is a plant of the open deciduous woodland on a range of soils from
heavy to slightly acid to limy. Most grow on north facing slopes and sheltered
banks, preferring broken shade, although sometimes in full sun along if near a
stream. Primroses dislike peaty and heavily waterlogged sites and very light soils
that dry out in summer"
Cowslips (P. veris) " grow in well-drained neutral grassy fields or on banks,
more open sites than usual for primroses - also in light woodland"
Does this assist in any way?
Gene Bush Southern Indiana Zone 6a Munchkin Nursery
around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com http://www.munchkinnursery.com
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From: <CAMOAT@aol.com>
Subject: Primulas
> Attending to the plant table at local Hardy plant talk (Modern Garden design
> by Noel Kingsbury- excellent) got into a discussion with a lady wishing to
> buy Primula florindae, she was enquiring if I knew any reason why she has
> trouble growing Cowslips (is that primula veris?) even though she has
> primroses (p.vulgaris?) naturalising, and apparently visa-versa. I can't
> think of anything, and I don't recall seeing them growing together either,
> does anyone have any views?
> Colin Moat
> Kent England, (where even the ark is sinking)
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