code: 655
It is native to the border area linking Tibet
Family: Primulaceae
Plant Classification: Hardy perennial
Maximum Height: 20 cm
This smallest member of the Sikkimense section has soft yellow flowers held in loose heads on stems covered in yellow farina. The leaves are attractively serrated and veined, giving it the best foliage of this group. It was introduced to cultivation by George Forrest in 1924, but soon disappeared, only returning to cultivation within the last decade. It is native to the border area linking Tibet, Yunnan, Myanmar and Assam, growing at altitude in wet alpine meadows and stream sides at 3000-4500 meters elevation.
Sowing advice:
Primula seeds may be sown at any time onto a loam-based compost, barely cover so that around 50% are still visible. Best germination temperatures are between 10 and 15 degrees C. (e.g. a cool, northerly window sill) PLEASE NOTE: Temperatures exceeding 15 C can prevent germination, and above 20 C expect very little germination as most seeds will go dormant as a protective measure. Germination takes between 3 to 6 weeks, sometimes taking much longer.
Water Requirements:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings.
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
