Post by bonsaiherb on Jun 8, 2015 7:33:44 GMT -5
Today, I tried to add some flower power by adding accessory plants. I had found one water primrose that had been overlooked for five years in another nursery. Trying to divide it was interesting. Solid pure blue clay and the water imprisoned primula kept hoping for salvation. Now there are five. Mind you, most water/bog plants being sold are WEEDS and some are noxious and the state has to mitigate your releases when they escape. True primroses do not fit that category. Here are a few suggestions for moisture loving primroses. These are not however meant for either bog or water gardens.
Primula pulverulenta and candelabra primula flowers appear in early summer arranged in tiers up the stems. These plants self-seed readily in boggy areas – building up beautiful large displays. Primula rosea ‘Gigas’ would be the best choice for a moisture loving primula.
I see little here on Darlingtonia. They are tough plants but they do have an Achilles heel. As much as possible try to grow your mature Darlingtonia outdoors or in a cold greenhouse. Or in my case a cold but well lit house. Plenty of sun and you need to keep the roots cool. We are going through a heat spell here in the Pacific Northwest and yesterday I had to give ea. plant an ice cube as it was in the 80's inside.
If anyone has Primula rosea Gigas I would love to TRADE for some. I raise many plants specializing in rockery plants, Xeric and perennials. This link will lead you to one of my articles on my new found passion for Sarracenia.
sequimplants.com/sarracenia-plants-they-work-for-their-upkeep
I also added a tale on venus fly traps and my hunt for plants to fit my two new pots. This garage sale purchase became very expensive when I bought plants to go with the copper pot.
sequimplants.com/sarracenia-and-the-tale-of-two-pots
Primula pulverulenta and candelabra primula flowers appear in early summer arranged in tiers up the stems. These plants self-seed readily in boggy areas – building up beautiful large displays. Primula rosea ‘Gigas’ would be the best choice for a moisture loving primula.
I see little here on Darlingtonia. They are tough plants but they do have an Achilles heel. As much as possible try to grow your mature Darlingtonia outdoors or in a cold greenhouse. Or in my case a cold but well lit house. Plenty of sun and you need to keep the roots cool. We are going through a heat spell here in the Pacific Northwest and yesterday I had to give ea. plant an ice cube as it was in the 80's inside.
If anyone has Primula rosea Gigas I would love to TRADE for some. I raise many plants specializing in rockery plants, Xeric and perennials. This link will lead you to one of my articles on my new found passion for Sarracenia.
sequimplants.com/sarracenia-plants-they-work-for-their-upkeep
I also added a tale on venus fly traps and my hunt for plants to fit my two new pots. This garage sale purchase became very expensive when I bought plants to go with the copper pot.
sequimplants.com/sarracenia-and-the-tale-of-two-pots