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Re: [PRIMROSES] Tree Roots & Primroses

I have a few P. polyanthus planted in unimproved soil between large tree
roots, where they rise above hostas, small ferns, and other primroses
planted farther away from the tree.  It's a pretty sight, esp. in the
spring.  Those planted by roots were planted where weeds or grass had
formerly grown w/o damaging the tree. I am copying (from a gardening book)
a sweep composed entirely of primroses at the base of a tree (allowing for
trunk room) next to a patio ringed with various shade plants.  If I can
ever get auriculas to overwinter (I can't understand why they haven't so
far), I have a spot reserved for them by a bend in a small,
partially-shaded walk.
About auriculas:  Those I have planted were bought and planted while
flowering, because I had particular colors I wanted and the tags never told
what color bloom to expect.  Other than that, they were treated just like
polyanthus - so why do they die over winter?  They are supposed to be hardy
here, and I do mulch lightly, but in truth, they look half-dead by the time
fall rolls around.


Sheila S.
Zone 5/6
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