Primula Florindae - Keilour mix has clusters of nutmeg scented pendent umbels ranging in colors from an orange yellow to a coppery-red on tall stems that are 2-feet tall and rise atop basal rosettes. Their blooming season is in the Spring, will grow between 18 – 24 inches tall, and grow best in the shade in moist, rich, well-draining soil. These plants would love a water feature or any nice spot in the garden that has moist, rich soil. A great characteristic of this plant is that it is wilt resistant. Primula is a genus that consists mainly of herbaceous flowering plants that are in the Primrose family. An interesting fact is that the word Primula is the Latin feminine diminutive of Primus, which means first (prime), and it is applied to the flowers that are among the first to open in the Spring. The Latin name translates as “First Flower”.
15+ seed per pack
Planting Zone: 3 – 9
Shade
Height: 18 inches – 24 inches
Width: 10 inches – 18 inches
Fragrant
Wilt resistant
Good for pots and containers
Sowing Advice from a great English Nursery
Primula seeds may be sown in good light conditions at any time onto a loam-based compost, barely cover so that around 50% are still visible. We never use artificial heat, primulas are COOL germinators! As a rule best temperatures are usually between 10 and 15 degrees C. (e.g. a cool greenhouse or northerly window sill) PLEASE NOTE: Temperatures exceeding 15 C can prevent germination, and above 20 C expect very little germination as seeds can go dormant as a protective measure. Germination can take up to 6 weeks, but sometimes takes much longer.
I urge anyone buying seed to do their homework on germination, I have not raised and cannot raise many of these plants as I am sub-tropics here in St Augustine, Florida. All seed are NOT alike! There are so many different factors in germination and not doing a search is throwing your money away. I want everyone to be successful when growing your flowers from seed it is the most rewarding experience in Gardening and you can do it, if you give the seed what it needs to grow. I always check 3 sites of info to choose how I will go about it. It is not hard to do, if you do it right!
SEED GERMINATION TIP!!!!!!!
ONLY GERMINATE A SMALL PORTION AT A TIME.
DON'T PUT ALL YOUR MONKEYS IN A BARREL.
Good Luck and Happy Planting!!!!
