Owl's Acre Primulas

Oak Leaf Primula Seed

Introduction

Discovered in 1999 by Dr Richard Brumpton, and first exhibited to the public by Dr Margaret Webster on the 21^st April 2001 at the Saltford Primula Show, Oak Leaf Primulas are little known in Europe, and virtually unknown in the rest of the world.

For instructions on how to grow primulas from seed, please refer to our Primula Cultivation page.

Oak Leaf Primulas

These charming Primulas have scalloped or lobed leaves similar to those of an oak leaf. The flowers are borne in clusters of 15-30 on single stems about 10 inches tall. Each plant can produce up to 10 flower stems a year between the months of February and April, depending on the hardiness zone, and provide a display for six to eight weeks.
The elegant star shaped flowers provide a colorful display and withstand heavy rainfall and frosts to 20°F. These unique primulas can be used in borders or in patio containers and are perennial to zone 6. Ideally suited to shaded areas or woodland plantings these oak leaf Primulas prefer a slightly acid soil and moist but not boggy conditions.
Please note that oak leaf primula seed will produce about 75% oak leaf plants and 25% ordinary primulas.

Price:

£5.00 per packet of 25 seeds

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