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Re: [PRIMROSES] Pulmonaria

There are polyanthus, and then there are polyanthus. Our nurseries
generally offer the 'Pacific Giants' and at least here, they are annuals. I
have had 'Mothers Day' that I got from Thompson & Morgan seed for at least
30 years. If I don't divide it, it eventually dwindles, but if it takes
Richmond's summers, it is certainly easy to grow most anywhere. The
'Barnhavens' are also tough plants, but have lost a number of them, on the
other hand, have kept quite a few. The 'Cowichans' are absolutely
beautiful. They glow! Have kept a number of the 'gold laced' for a few
years, and P. denticulata is staying with me, and real neat. A new one for
me is P. frondosa that took anything I could throw at it as long as it was
in pots. When I planted it in nice, rich soil, I lost most of them, but it
may be short lived? The P. veris types have been in our gardens here for
years. So, there is hope. One thought is to check the seed lists and see
where the seeds originate. We can't duplicate west coast conditions here.

>I have *never* seen a nursery with even a decent display of Primroses!  I
>don't understand it because they are such lovely plants.  In fact, I have
>found learning about the various ones a bit difficult.  Have one  reference
>book devoted to them, but it is not geared to my climate.  Think there
>needs to be more information about them available for them to catch on with
>the general public, plus the only ones I generally see in the nurseries are
>polyanthus and they are not happy campers in my climate once summer sets
>in.  I have had most success with the P. japonicas, but I keep trying
>others.  Now, if I had a nice bog......
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