ORCHID PRIMULA
Primula vialii
SKU: 597-15
Description
Despite it's dainty name, Orchid Primula is a robust perennial, with extremely showy spikes of red and pink flowers! Primula are one of the most colorful plants for primula are especially valued for the tall stems and layers of blooms, that are held well above the foliage, easily visible among surrounding plants. Primula like cool temperatures and bloom early in the spring.
Type: Hardy perennial
Height: 50cm/19"
Location: Shade to part sun. Can tolerate full sun in northern climates.
Hardiness zones: 4-8
Seeds per pack: 15
Note: Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Sow the seeds just under the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Leave them at room temperature for 4 weeks. If they have not germinated after 4 weeks then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 5-6 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature for them to germinate. Germination is in 14-60 days after the warming period. If possible, the best location for sowing in March, April and May, is in cold frame or a cold greenhouse where they will receive the cold period and fluctuating temperatures naturally.
Description
Despite it's dainty name, Orchid Primula is a robust perennial, with extremely showy spikes of red and pink flowers! Primula are one of the most colorful plants for primula are especially valued for the tall stems and layers of blooms, that are held well above the foliage, easily visible among surrounding plants. Primula like cool temperatures and bloom early in the spring.
Type: Hardy perennial
Height: 50cm/19"
Location: Shade to part sun. Can tolerate full sun in northern climates.
Hardiness zones: 4-8
Seeds per pack: 15
Note: Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Sow the seeds just under the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Leave them at room temperature for 4 weeks. If they have not germinated after 4 weeks then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 5-6 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature for them to germinate. Germination is in 14-60 days after the warming period. If possible, the best location for sowing in March, April and May, is in cold frame or a cold greenhouse where they will receive the cold period and fluctuating temperatures naturally.
