New Trees: Recent Introductions to Cultivation by John Grimshaw, Ross Bayton and illustrated by Hazel Wilks. Amazon
01.08.2023 - 14:41 / gardenerstips.co.uk / hortoris
‘Kinlough Beauty’ is an exceptionally hardy Primrose from the Primula family. . To maintain vigour divide ‘Kinlough Beauty’ every couple of years or so after blooming. This is when your free plants arise. I have just got nine new healthy plants from one clump. Other primroses can be divided in a similar manner.
To divide a primrose separate new crowns with some roots from the old root. Pull apart or prise loose with two forks back to back.
Alternatively take divisions with a trowel whilst plants are still in the ground for more reliable performance.
Do not split into too many divisions as they take longer to establish.
Plant firmly in soil and keep moist as new roots are established.
Kinlough Beauty is a hardy evergreen or semi-evergreen Juliana cultivar with deep green, oval leaves 6 inches long. Plants produce loose clusters of wine red to rose-pink yellow eyed flowers held above a mound of foliage.
Plant labeling of primrose family can be a bit hit and miss.
Kinlough Beauty tolerates full sun in a cool summer but prefers moist shade.
It is easy to grow and puts on a good show in the spring garden.
Kinlough Beauty combines well with other shade-loving plants such as Hostas.
Most primroses are also suitable for an herbaceous, mixed border, bog garden or rock garden.
For trouble shooting tips and more information on Primroses try an enthusiasts view.
Buy one get one free as a Hose-in-hose primrose. They have two sets of flower petals the second growing from the center of the first. Best viewed from the side to get the effect the You and Me Series are available from seed.
If you need to buy new stock of Primula seeds try Thompson & Morgan
Primulas are on sale now having being forced in grenhouses to flower before Christmas. For a
New Trees: Recent Introductions to Cultivation by John Grimshaw, Ross Bayton and illustrated by Hazel Wilks. Amazon
Ornamental Japanese Maples are widely available for planting in your garden. The autumn colouring makes these trees spectacular when planted en mass in a woodland or Japanese garden setting.
You don’t need global warming to get a warm glow in your garden if you plant some Canna. The fiery hot flowers and leaves on some Cannas are hard to beat and are worth a place in any passionate garden.
The Lime is a tall growing well shaped tree which is often grown along avenues and public places in the UK. The flowers have an exquisite fragrance.
National Auricula and Primrose Society (NAPS) Northern Section
If you are looking for a show stopping display of spring flowers then why not try planting  primary colours of Red, Blue and Yellow in the same bed.
Oak trees conjure up images of Robin Hood and mystical Oak forests. Britain has made good use of Oak trees down the centuries. ‘From little acorns great Oak trees grow’
‘The Garden of Reading: An Anthology of Twentieth-century Short Fiction About Gardens and Gardeners’ edited by Michele Slung.
Hay fever and Asthma attacks can be brought on by Scented Plants as well as pollen or Fungal Spores. Histamin problems can also be exacerbated by scent and smells in the garden.
2018 has been a very good year for Primroses and Primula. The cool, wet spring and occasional bursts of sunshine have played their part.
For something a bit different this book on botanic art covers some of the unusual colours from black flowers, plants and seaweed like strange green, blue and puce pink.