Primulas or Primroses what does it matter!
By bjs
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Well it does if you show them which i did for many a year, and have raised new seedlings even longer,About five years ago i called it a day no more carrying heavy clay pots from car to showbench ,the primulas i liked best i propagated from cuttings and when they were safely rooted i composted all the large ones.That done i took down the alpine house that housed them it measured 18ftx8ft and that made life a lot easier( if you look at last years pictures it stood where the decking is now)
The purpose of the explenation is to take you in to another smaller house and see how they progress, hope you enjoy
A general view of part of the bench taken yesterday
Stradbrook Erin Flowers named after a dear little friend that did not make her first birthday
A favorite Broadwell milkmaid
Allionii Anna griffiths
Stradbrook Jason.named after one of my grandsons when he was 2 years old hes 25 now
Stradbrook dainty another one of mine
Mrs earles seedling E2
Another nice one unamed out of same batch as Erin
an old variety crowsley Gem
A pink form of Primula Megaseifolia this is seed raised and comes in many shades
Stradbrook Satin Rose. I have an old English Rose in the garden almost the same colourProbably the most distinct colour seedling I have raised
Final one another seedling crying out for a name any suggestions?if iget a lot i will draw one out of the hat
30 Mar, 2010
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They are all lovely BJS.......a name for the last seedling?.....mmmmmm. How about "Stradbrook Bright Eyes"......
30 Mar, 2010
I love the primulas, also. I suppose that I have some that really need to be propogated on and then talen to the compost bin, but it is just sooo far away! You have raised a nice selection there, Bjs.
Stradbrook Spring Solstice?
30 Mar, 2010
lovely and so many to, lovely naming after your granson
30 Mar, 2010
Lovely primulas so many nice colours how about Stradbrook Spring Showers?
30 Mar, 2010
beautiful plants . how about Stradbrook 'fondant'. the colour reminds me of the pink and white fondant icing that my girls love.
30 Mar, 2010
they're all beauties, I couldn't pick one as a favourite :)
31 Mar, 2010
they are very lovely, I have primroses and the pastel primulas in a west facing border and they have seeded themselves in the lawn, spreading further each year ,they don't seem to mind being mowed and look so lovely
31 Mar, 2010
Wonderful pics..and all the names suggested are great..I'm glad I don't have to decide..a hard decision for you....
31 Mar, 2010
Thanks everybody for your comments ,keep the names coming .
31 Mar, 2010
Glorious results from a lovely hobby - they are stunning!
31 Mar, 2010
They really are beautiful. Love them all!
Stradbrook 'Star'? S. 'Moonbeam'?
31 Mar, 2010
Loved the photographs, what about Stradbrook little Gem, or St mauve Delight.
31 Mar, 2010
Absolutely lovely Brian. Don't know about an alpine house, more an Aladdin's cave of little treasures. I bet you spend many a happy hour in there. How's about Stradbrook Pink Waves or Stradbrook Veryan, then I could finally find a flower with my wife's name attached! By the way her name is Veryan not Pink Waves :-)
1 Apr, 2010
I have just enjoyed your latest blog. How about Jamies Treasure. As I can see into the flowers and see those "pins" can you explain how to tell male from female flowers.
12 Apr, 2010
Scotsgran
yes i can explain will do a little sketch for you it will be easier to explain its not that much different to any other reproduction ! lol
12 Apr, 2010
Thank you
12 Apr, 2010
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How satisfying bjs creating new forms,how about 'Stradbrook Spring Dawn' which is what we are all still waiting for lol. :)
30 Mar, 2010