Primula Sikkimensis

Description

Strong stems carry heavy heads of many large, fragrant, flared, yellow trumpets above dense rosettes of crinkled and toothed leaves. A relatively rare and distinct species, almost as large as the "Giant Himalayan Cowslip".

Sowing Advice

Primula seeds may be sown in good light conditions at any time onto a loam-based compost, barely cover so that around 50% are still visible. We never use artificial heat, primulas are COOL germinators! As a rule best temperatures are usually between 10 and 15 degrees C. (e.g. a cool greenhouse or northerly window sill) PLEASE NOTE: Temperatures exceeding 15 C can prevent germination, and above 20 C expect very little germination as seeds can go dormant as a protective measure. Germination can take up to 6 weeks, but sometimes takes much longer.

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