These seeds are pre-treated to eliminate the cold stratification step for germinating Primula seeds. Unique mix in a range of colors from flame reds, coral, burnt orange and cherry pink through orange, pastel and yellows to mauve, peach and apple blossom! Flowers May through June on 18” tall plant with tiered whorls of flowers on tall stems (candelabra-type flower heads). Perennial to USDA Hardiness Zone 4. (Proven hardy in Zone 4). (x bulleesiana)
** Quantity Restrictions! ONE Packet per customer please ** Any orders for more than 1 pkt of this seed will result in a refund of the excess ordered and one packet will be shipped.
This is due to supplier quantity restrictions and high demand.
PLEASE NOTE: This seed requires a high level of expertise for germination. Therefore, absolutely no refunds will be given for non-germination!
Flowering period: Late spring to mid summer
Height: 24-36”
Light requirements: Partial shade to full sun
Water needs: Moist, bog garden, streamside
Recommended for experienced propagators:
Seed sowing instructions: Primula seedlings are very sensitive to concentrations of mineral salts found in fertilizers. If the mixture is too strong the seedlings may not grow at all – or the young roots may be killed. Always use a seed compost and look for one which is as gritty and fibrous as possible. Primula roots need air to grow and develop. If the compost is too fine, a few waterings will drive all the air out.
Primula seedlings need light and air to germinate. In early spring (or up until last frost), sow on the surface of the compost and do not cover with soil. Water them in with a fine rose (sprayer attachment). Place a seed tray (perforated) of the same size over your sowings (to protect the seed when left outdoors) and weigh it down with a stone.
Leave the lot in a shady place outdoors. Inspect regularly and water as necessary. Do not allow the compost to dry out. As soon as the seeds sprout remove the cover. Germination should be in about 2-3 weeks. These Jelitto Gold Nugget seeds do not need cold stratification (natural freezing and thawing) to get them started.
High temperatures inhibit germination. Drying out - especially at the moment of germination -is usually fatal. Don't plant your seeds under glass, as temperatures rise too high on sunny days , - even in winter!! Ideal germination temperature is between 53 and 59 degrees F. Lower temperatures do no harm, but anything over 64 degrees F. is fatal. NEVER use a heated propagator.
We only ship to the 50 states in the U.S.A. If ordered outside the United States the order will be canceled.
