Re: Rebloomers

Gene,  I was hooked on growing Primulas after reading the chapter on them in
Graham Rice's book on perennials.  His description of some of the old timers
like 'Sunshine Susie' (one of my favs) really whetted my appetite for them.
The markets are flooded in Jan & Feb here with the single P. vulgaris.
People treat them as annuals...absolutely not necessary.
        I particularly like Wanda for a dainty very early bloomer. Then in summer I
am especially fond of P. vialli (its very different and blooms a long time)
& P.veris - I love the fragrance and very elegant size of them.
Particularly beside a pond or stream. There is a stand of P. veris around a
large pond at the Van Dusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver, B.C. that is
enough to make me swoon!
Marilyn

-----Original Message-----
From: PRIMROSES [s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU]On Behalf Of
Gene Bush
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 4:19 AM
To: shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
Subject: Re: [SG] Rebloomers


Hello Marilyn,
    I "discovered" the double primula vulgaris a few years back. I was
reluctant at first to jump in there for I assumed the doubles would be more
difficult to grow than the singles. Experience taught me that they are just
as easily grown as the species. They do need some more "food" though. I have
been working on building enough interest that I can carry more variety in
the inventory as well as in my garden. Have a decent line up for next spring
and have a bunch ordered to grow on for next fall.
    New ones coming in are "Francesca", which is a hose in hose "green".
Also "Dawn Ansell" a nice clean white, and "Blue Sapphire" which is self
descriptive. These will be available next fall. Some of the old doubles I
have do not rebloom, but sure are lovely.
    When I first began growing primula in this area I could not give them
away. When visitors see them in the garden or in one of my slide
presentations, they tend to change their minds about growing primula in
their gardens.
    Gene E. Bush
Munchkin Nursery & Gardens, llc
www.munchkinnursery.com
genebush@munchkinnursery.com
Zone 6/5  Southern Indiana
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