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Primula - Hardy Trio 9 young plants - 3 of each When early spring flowers begin to fade, this handsome collection of exquisite Primulas will happily fill the gaps in your borders with glorious colour until summer bedding plants burst into bloom. The statuesque Candelabra (top right) bears tiers of whorls of delicate florets, while the basal rosettes of denticulata (bottom right) give rise to amazing 'drumstick' heads. Vialii (left) adds stature to any planting scheme, its tall scented flower spikes lasting for 6-8 weeks, and they're good for cutting too. Candelabra - Height 12-24 inches Denticulata - Height 18 inches Vialii - Height 20 inches Cell-raised plants. |
Primula Auricula 1 plant in 6cm pot In Victorian times prized auriculas used to be exchanged for a week's wages! Curious little plants have an old-fashioned aura and a delicate, sweet scent. Their rosettes of fleshy leaves unfurl in spring to reveal the most beguiling flowers. Truly rewarding specimens for pots indoors and out. Flower size ½-1 inch. |
Primula Auricula 5 plants In Victorian times, prized auriculas used to be exchanged for a week's wages! These old fashioned style plants have a spectacular aura and a delicate sweet scent. Their rosettes of fleshy leaves unfurl in spring to reveal the most beguiling flowers. For pots indoors and out. Flower size 1-1½ inches. |
Primula Auricula 10 plants + 5 FREE In Victorian times, prized auriculas used to be exchanged for a week's wages! These old fashioned style plants have a spectacular aura and a delicate sweet scent. Their rosettes of fleshy leaves unfurl in spring to reveal the most beguiling flowers. For pots indoors and out. Flower size 1-1½ inches. |
Primula auricula Douglas Prize Mix 1 packet World-famous strain producing exotic bicolours, primrose yellow centres with rich velvet surrounds including carmine, maroon-carmine, coral pink, deep orange, maroon-black and many more. Ideal for partially shaded positions on rockeries or borders, or spring flower beds, pots, tubs etc. Flowers early spring. Height 23cm (9in). |
Primula auricula Viennese Waltz 1 packet A spectacular selection of this Victorian favorite. Bright attractive clusters of bicoloured flowers stand above mid-green foliage, looking spectacular grown in individual pots or mixed together in spring flowering containers. |
Primula Candelabra 5 plants When early spring flowers begin to fade these exquisite Primulas will happily fill the gaps in your borders with colour until summer bedding plants burst into bloom. Excellent for moist, damp areas in full sun or part shade. |
Primula capitata Noverna Deep Blue 1 packet First year flowering. Attractive deep blue flower heads, held aloft by intriguing powdery white stems, above contrasting grey-green foliage. Adds an eye-catching display to borders and containers from summer into autumn. Height: 25-30cm (10-12in). |
Primula denticulata Mixed 1 packet 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. Ideal for early spring flowers, spring- flowering pot plants, bedding, and cool spots in the rock garden. |
Primula florindae 1 packet Beautiful waterside plant. Easily grown, vigorous and on a grander scale than most species. Up to fifty imposing nutmeg scented blooms. Height: 60-75cm (24-30in). |
Primula hybrida Arctic Mixed F1 1 packet An extremely winter hardy Primrose that's compact and floriferous, in a cheerful range of colours set against dark green foliage. Excellent for borders or containers, adding a mass of colour from late winter to early spring, whatever the weather. The dark foliage looks amazing on frosty mornings. Height: 10-15cm (4-6in). |
Primula hybrida Francesca 1 plant A beautiful addition to shady gardens with dappled sunlight. Each yellow flower in the large clusters are ringed on their edges with bright lime green. |
Primula hybrida Francesca 2 plants A beautiful addition to shady gardens with dappled sunlight. Each yellow flower in the large clusters are ringed on their edges with bright lime green. |
Primula japonica Miller's Crimson 1 packet Erect stems bearing many crimson-red flowers. Wonderful in a shady, damp spot. |
Primula japonica Mixed 1 packet A hand-blended mix of beautiful Japanese Primulas. Ideal for moist shady borders or beside a pond. Stout stems bear whorls of 2cm (¾ inch) blooms in shades of red-purple, pink and white, often with a contrasting eye. Height: 45-60cm (18-24in). |
Primula obconica Twilly Touch Me F1 Hybrid 1 packet Bushy, free flowering plants in a stunning mixture of 12 strong colours, including many bicolours. Unlike other Primula obconica varieties, Twilly Touch Me is primine free, so causes no skin irritation. This makes it ideal for growing as an attractive glasshouse or indoor pot plant. Height: 25-30cm (10-12 inches). |
Primula polyantha Gold Laced 1 packet A true stock which is rarely available. Height: 15-23cm (6-9in). |
Primula polyanthus Discovering Stripes Mixed 1 packet Presenting the world's first striped Polyanthus, true from seed. Bred by T&M they have taken many years to perfect. The 2 inch pastel coloured flowers with darker stripes are fantastic - green on yellow, cerise on white, blue on buff, lavender on white, deep blue on lemon. Some flowers will become solids as they mature, turning into green, black and other unusual colours. They are very long lived and do not require damp conditions, making them excellent for the garden and containers. Because of their thick stems they are ideal cut flowers. |
Primula Polyanthus eliator Crescendo Mixed F1 Hybrid 1 packet The best ever winter hardy Polyanthus, with an abundance of large flowers in a wide range of rich colours. Outstanding garden performance, ideal for brightening spring borders and containers. Height: 15-20cm (6-8in). |
Primula polyanthus Large Flowered Mixed 1 packet One of the most beautiful of all spring-flowering plnats. Vigourous in habit, it produces a profusion of large blooms in a delightful range of colours from white through to cream and yellow to orange and crimson. |
Primula polyanthus Pacific Giants Mixed 1 packet Everblooming and gigantic in size with flowers up to 6.5cm (2¾in). This very special mixture contains a good variety of colours. Recommended for spring bedding, pots or naturalising in a sunny/half shady spot. Flowers early spring. Height: 30cm (12in). |
Primula T&M's Special Giant Flowered Strain 1 packet Our special, hand selected strain of very large flowered primroses in almost every colour of the rainbow. Ideal for spring flowers, spring flowering pot plants and bedding in sun or part shade. |
Primula vialii 1 packet An utterly different and unique primula. Dainty, eyecatching, kniphofia-like flowerscape with carmine, rose and purple mingled together. Will grow in an open border but best in semi-shade. |
Primula viallii 5 plants When early spring flowers begin to fade these exquisite Primulas will happily fill the gaps in your borders with colour until summer bedding plants burst into bloom. Excellent for moist, damp areas in full sun or part shade. |
Primula vulgaris 1 packet Without doubt this native British plant is one of the most beautiful of the Primula family and an excellent garden plant. The flowers are of softest yellow, a colour very rare among flowers, and are deliciously scented. Happy in full sun or part shade. Flowers spring. Height 6in. |
Primula x Candelabra Hybrids 1 packet An exciting wide ranging mix of these fascinating Primulas which have spikes of very delicate florets appearing in whorls up the stem in a wide range of colours. Thrives in sun or shade. Height: 30-60cm (12-24in). |
Primula x tommasinii You & Me Blue 1 packet A rarely-offered Primula with the amazing feature of producing two layers of flowers per stem. This unique flower form was first recorded in 1597 and was known as 'Hose in Hose' types after the way Elizabethan gentlemen wore their stockings! You & Me Blue is a delightful selection, which shows off this intriguing characteristic at its best, as well as displaying excellent garden performance and winter hardiness in borders or containers. Height: 15-20cm (6-8in). |
Primula x Wanda Supreme Mixed 1 packet Fantastic spring clusters of bloom in wine red, yellow, blue, pink bicolour, purple, rose pink and white, surrounded by dark bronze-green foliage. A superb winter hardy container/ bedding plant. |
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