Orchid primrose

Hardy Herbaceous Perennial.
Flowers: Early Summer.
Height: 12 inches.
Position: Sun or Partial Shade.
Ideal For: Border, Cottage Garden.
An utterly different and unique primula. Dainty, eyecatching, kniphofia-like flowerscape with carmine, rose and purple mingled together. Will grow in an open border but best in semi-shade.
Sowing Instructions: Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 20-25 C. Surface sow on a peat/sand mix seed compost and do not exclude light.
Sowing Time: February to July. Seed germinates usually within 30 days. Keep seed compost moist, but not saturated. Lower the temperature after germination. Growing Instructions: Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5 cm pots. Acclimatise young plants to outdoor conditions before planting out 30 cm apart.
Aftercare Instructions: Prefers a moist, well drained soil. Plant in full sun or part shade.
Caution: May cause skin irritation.

Bot. syn.: Primula littoniana Forrest.