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By Namtar

Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom Gb

Saw this on Gardener's World last night. Can anyone tell me what it is and more to the point, is it easy to grow?



2020_04_18_08_13_20

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Primula Auricula

18 Apr, 2020

 

Sorry Bathgate, but not an Auricula. This is what is known as a Gold Lace Primula. Very easy to grow in moist soil in light shade.

18 Apr, 2020

 

Yes gold lace primula, a variety of Primula elatior. Victoria bought one when she was 10 and it is still growing well in a semi shady border.
easy to grow and well worth a place in the garden.

18 Apr, 2020

 

While ordinary primulas self-sow in my garden, the Gold Lace ones don't last very long for me. They must not be allowed to dry out, and need feeding every year (I have been told)

18 Apr, 2020

 

I would really like some of these. I’ve searched on the internet but cannot find this particular variety. Please could someone point me in the right direction? Thank you.

19 Apr, 2020

 

They are for sale at: https://www.barnhaven.com/primroses/gold-laced-polyanthus/

The Nursery is in France, but I have ordered plants from them in the past and been pleased with their service, although they are not taking plant orders just now

19 Apr, 2020

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