A beautiful and distinct primula with large round flower heads made up by scores of neat florets. Prefers a semi- shaded position but will do well in the border. Colours include snow-white, lavender-blue, lilac, deep blue and startling rich carmine. Id
Sow spring to mid summer or autumn on surface of good seed compost and gently firm. Seal in a polythene bag or cover with glass and place in a shady spot. Do not exclude light which is beneficial for germination. Keep soil damp but not wet. Germination
Transplant when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow cool and fairly moist and later plant out 23cm (9in) apart in the autumn where they are to flower in good soil and full sun.
Grow cool and fairly moist and either plant out 23cm (9in) apart in the autumn where they are to flower in good soil, sun or part shade, or overwinter in a coldframe and plant out in spring.
Flowering Period: Early Spring
Cropping: Plant Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
250 seeds
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