AMETHYST COWICHAN
- Product Code: 332
Primula Amethyst Cowichan Group
This is a seed strain of polyanthus primula in amethyst and violet shades. They have no yellow eye in the centre of the flowers, some with intricate Persian carpets where the eye should be. The foliage has a lovely bronze sheen to it. Dating back to the 1950s, it is one of the original Cowichan strains introduced by Florence Bellis.
Great for borders or in containers with tulips or other spring bulbs.
For more information about sowing Polyanthus primroses, please visit our culture page.
For more information on growing and caring for Polyanthus primroses – please read this section on growing Primroses and Polyanthus.
- Flowering period : Late winter - mid-spring
- Ultimate Height : 15-20 cm
- Hardiness : -20°C
- Foliage : Evergreen
- Sunlight : Partial shade
- Moisture : Moist but well-drained
- PH : Acid or neutral
- Culture : border, woodland, pot
- Pot size : 7cm
- No. seeds per packet : min 35
