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Re: [PRIMROSES] Pulmonaria

In a message dated 97-12-28 01:44:37 EST, you write:

<<
 I have *never* seen a nursery with even a decent display of Primroses!  I
  >>
One of the largest selections of primroses I have ever seen was at Arrowhead
Alpines in Michigan.  They listed 67 different cultivars in their 1997
catalogue.  I can imagine what a difficult time you have growing them in the
heat of zone 7 because I have a difficult time in zone 5.  I do love them and
some of the best success stories are the following:
  Primula kiosana tops the list.  It resists the heat, drought, and spreads
easily by runners that are easy to detach and plant elsewhere.  It is the only
one I don't have to baby.  It has furry leaves and bright fuschia flowers in
early spring.
  I also grow Primula sieboldii with some success.  It just goes dormant in
the heat of summer, and pops back in the spring.
  For me the denticulatas and japonicas are not as successful, but are hanging
in at this time.  I have heard others in my area who have had success with the
primulas that are often sold in grocery stores in the spring.  I don't even
know what they are, but plan to try some this spring.

If anyone is interested in Arrowhead Alpines catalogue here is the address:
                                P.O. Box 857
                                Fowlerville, Mi. 48836
It has a wonderful retail nursery you can visit.  It is hard to find, but
worth it.  They also had a large variety of grasses and odd plants.  They also
have a seedlist and a very large listing here also.  The catalogues cost $2.00
each.

Kay Dye, Edelstein, IL (Peoria) Zone 5, always pushing 6
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