PR734 CRESCENDO MIXPrimrose Seeds
Primula x polyantha
A superb primrose, widely recognized as the best polyantha, Crescendo Mix grows to 8 inches tall and produces impressive large, full flower clusters in eye-catching shades of rose, blue, red, gold, pink, primrose and white. Excellent in containers or use to edge beds or paths. It even makes a charming winter houseplant. Likes part
shade and moist soil. Perennial in zones 5-7, it is grown as a
winter-spring annual in zones 7-10. Packet is 20 seeds.
Jumbo packet is 100 seeds.
PR6250 DOUBLE MIXPrimrose Seeds
Primula x polyantha
Long-lasting, large semi-double and double flowers in shades of purple, pink, rose, white, yellow and violet on 8 inch plants. Prefers part shade and moist soil. Perennial in zones 5-7, it can be grown as a winter-spring annual in zones 7-10. Rare seed. Packet is 15 seeds.
PR6251 GOLD LACEPrimrose Seeds
Primula x polyantha
A classic primrose which was popular with Victorian gardeners and still fascinates 200 years after its introduction. It features masses of laced crimson flowers with a striking golden eye. Prefers part shade and moist soil. Perennial in zones 3-7, it can be grown as a winter-spring annual in zones 7-10. Packet is 20 seeds.
DANOVA SERIES
English Primrose Seeds
Primula acaulis
Danovas are compact (6-9 inches tall) and easy to grow, tolerating more heat and drier soils than most other primroses.
Their colorful 1.5 inch fragrant flowers are great additions to borders, rock gardens, woodland gardens or containers.
A hardy biennial in zones 4-7, it is valued for winter-spring color in mild winter areas.
PR9515 DANOVA GROWERS SELECT MIXPrimrose Seeds
There are 25+ colors in the Danova series and this excellent mix was selected by growers to provide a collection of the most exceptional Danova colors and with maximum uniformity in plant habit and
flowering. Includes 13 colors from pastel shades and white to
the deepest blues, yellows and reds. Packet is 20 seeds.
PR736 RONSDORF HYBRIDS DRUMSTICKPrimrose Seeds
Primula denticulata
The flowers are arranged in dense ball-shaped clusters atop 1 foot
stems. Colors include carmine-red, dark blue, lavender-blue,
lilac and white. Blooms in very early spring and is at home in the
border or in containers. Not for warm winter areas, it needs a good
winter chill to perform its best. Winter hardy to zone 2. Packet is
300 seeds.
PR6249 PRIMULA X PUBESCENS SEEDSOne of the oldest primrose species cultivated, it grows to 8 inches tall with leathery, paddle-shaped leaves and clusters of beautiful spring flowers in shades of white, yellow, red, pink and purple. Primula x pubescens looks terrific in part to light shade with dwarf columbines. Winter hardy to zone 5. Packet is 100 seeds.
PR8240 PRIMULA BEESIANA SEEDSFragrant purple-red candelabras on 2 foot stems in spring or early summer. Provided part shade, rich soil, and constant moisture they
are often long-lived. Winter hardy to zone 5. Packet is 100 seeds.
PR8239 PRIMULA FLORINDAE SEEDSFragrant nutmeg scented lemon-yellow 1 inch flowers in
pendulous clusters of 20 to 60 or more, on 3 foot stems in late
spring and early summer. Long-lived where adapted, each plant can
in time develop dozens of flowering stalks. Needs moisture and thrives next to rivers and lakes, or in a damp, low spot in the garden.
Primula forindae is the largest and most fragrant primrose.
Winter hardy to zone 3. Packet is 100 seeds.
How to Plant PRIMROSE SeedsSow seed in cell packs or flats, press into soil but do not cover. Needs light to germinate. Kept at 60-65 degrees F., germination is in 21-30 days. Transplant into the garden 8-12 inches apart.
