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A common, seed-raised polyanthus. A yellow polyanthus. A jack-in-the-green primrose. Share this: Twitter Facebook. Like this: Like Loading April 12, at am. April 14, at am. April 14, at pm. April 26, at am. Could the wild primroses cross with any of the Polyanthus cultivars? There is a wild form of Primula vulgaris primrose called sibthorpii which has pink flowers but you often see wild primroses near gardens or in gardens with pink flowers and these are, almost without exception, the result of wild primroses being hybridised with garden polyanthus or coloured primroses Reply.
April 26, at pm. December 1, at pm. Question by Steve Gregory should read tray of polyanthus and tray of primroses. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Enter your comment here Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in:.
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Figure 1: Primula vulgaris , The Common Primrose. Furthermore, primulas bloom during the early spring. Their flowers often appear in spherical umbels on stout stems, arising from basal rosettes of leaves. Moreover, the colours of their flowers can be purple, yellow, red, pink, blue, or white.
Additionally, primulas can be grown either as annuals or biennials. Polyanthus is one of the two types of primulas. It produces several, long-stalked umbels among the leaves. Therefore, each stalk has several flower heads. Generally, polyanthus is a hybrid of cowslip Primula veris and the common primrose Primula vulgaris and the resulting hybrid is commonly known as false oxlip. Figure 2: Primula veris , The Common Cowslip. Furthermore, the second type of primulas is the acaulis type.
It produces individual short stems among the leaves, producing a single flower on each stem. Perfect in a woodland garden or other naturalized area. One of the most distinctive Polyanthus Primroses, Primula Gold-laced Group are semi-evergreen to evergreen perennials forming a rosette of oval, mid-green leaves sometimes tinged red.
In mid to late spring, they produce eye-catching, flat flowers adorned with golden centers and intricately edged with shimmering gold. Hardy and easy to grow, these old favorites look great at the edge of flowerbeds or in containers. Wonderful when planted with early daffodils. Primula veris 'Sunset Shades' Common Cowslip is a semi-evergreen perennial favored by many gardeners with partially shaded gardens.
Hardy and easy to grow, it bears large umbels of nodding, tubular, fragrant flowers in shades of yellow, orange and coppery red in mid-late spring. The brilliant blossoms are borne atop upright stems above delicate rosettes of oblong-ovate, fresh green leaves. A flamboyant choice for the shade garden. Fragrant, with rich, sunny yellow flowers, award-winning Primula veris Common Cowslip is a semi-evergreen perennial favored by many gardeners with partially shaded gardens.
Hardy and easy to grow, it bears umbels of nodding, bell-shaped flowers in mid-late spring, atop upright stems and delicate rosettes of oblong-ovate, fresh green leaves. Easily growing up to in. Virtually pest-free and low maintenance, it attracts birds and butterflies but deer and rabbits will ignore it!
Prized for their dazzling color show early in the season, Primula x elatior 'Pacific Hybrids' English Primrose are short-lived perennials forming a rosette of oblong leaves, with erect stems bearing large flowers in vibrant colors in mid spring. Blooming freely in a magnificent range of colors including yellow, maroon, lavender, white, pink, and blue-violet, the blossoms are adorned with large, conspicuous eyes of contrasting colors.
Spectacular and vigorous, they are perfect for the front of borders or containers. Hardy and exquisite, Border and Alpine Auriculas are vigorous, free-flowering primroses that are strong and sturdy enough to withstand most weather conditions and be grown in the garden.
These evergreen perennial plants are incredibly diverse in size and come in almost every color imaginable. They grow up to 8 in. They bloom for up to 3 months in normal weather conditions and sometimes flower again in the fall. They look terrific in containers, or planted in groups at the edge of borders, along paths or in rockeries. USDA Zones: Learn More. Candelabra primulas are majestic perennial plants noted for their eye-catching flowers carried in numerous whorls up their strong stems, like a wedding cake.
Very hardy and long lived, they enjoy a long flowering season extending from late spring to midsummer, depending on varieties. Clump forming, they grow up to ft. They are happiest in bog gardens, near ponds and streams and grow well in damp shady borders. Prized by horticulturists since Elizabethan times, Double Primroses have been cherished in English cottage gardens for centuries. How not to be bewitched by their beauty? Often fragrant, the multipetalled blossoms of these perennial plants resemble small roses and are available in a wide range of colors.
Very floriferous thanks to their incredible number of buds one single plant can produce a hundred blooms! Some cultivars even begin flowering in early spring, providing a long-lasting floral display. Whether planted in the garden border or in containers, they have the effect of stopping passers-by in their tracks. Lifting our spirits with their bright colors in the first months of the year, Primulas, also known as Primroses, belong to a huge genus of more than species.
Hardy, these cheerful perennials provide a wide range of sizes, shapes and come in almost every color imaginable. They range from tiny rock garden plants to statuesque candelabras. View Garden. While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates.
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