Today many of us think of primroses almost entirely as potted plants where the two Chinese species, Primula obconica, and malacoides, are the most popular. Of course, if one has a greenhouse or a not-too-warm window, one’s interest can logically be centered on these two beautiful primroses. However, primroses can also be grown in the … Read more
The few requirements for primroses are easily met and are found in practically every garden. They do require shade throughout Mid-America, but this is always available on the north side of the house or in the shade of shrubs, evergreens or trees. Primroses not only offer a variety of form, size, color, the habit of … Read more
Who wouldn’t like house plants that could be easily raised from seed, were neat in growth, and would keep the windows full of bloom all winter long—east, south, or west windows, filled with enough bloom even to allow judicious cutting occasionally for the table! Charming Primula Family The plants that fill these specifications are the … Read more
Do you remember the clumps of primroses in grandmother’s garden? There was a plant with creamy yellow blooms, another double white, like a miniature rose, and a third with flowers on an upright stalk, red petals edged with gold. As time went on, primroses were lost or discarded in many gardens to make room for … Read more