PRIMULA 



(From the low Latin primula, d 



of primus, first, because of early blooming) 



Primulacea 



152. Primula cortusoides, van Sieboldi (P. Sieboldi; P. cor- 

 tusoides, var. amoena; P. cortusoides, var. grandiflora) 



English Name: Siebold's primrose. 



JAPAN APRIL TO MID-MAY 



SHOWY flowers, in some varieties fringed, one to two inches across, 

 ranging from pure white through lavender to deep purple-rose, 

 borne in terminal clusters on straight, upright hairy stems six to twelve 

 inches high. Leaves in a 

 large rosette at the base 

 of the flower stem, soft 

 and somewhat hairy, 

 rounded-oval, wavy 

 edged, and handsome; 

 turn yellow and disappear 

 shortly after the bloom- 

 ing season, but make an- 

 other green growth late in 

 summer. Excellent for the 

 herbaceous border or for 

 the rockgardenonaccount 

 of its beautiful flowers. 

 Is not suitable for edging 

 because of its bad foHage 

 habit. Good for cutting. 



A hardy perennial of 

 easy culture in light, open 

 soil well enriched with 

 leaf mold, in a somewhat 

 sheltered and partially or 

 wholly shaded situation. 

 Should be protected by a 

 light covering of leaves 

 in winter and divided 

 every three years. 



Propagate by division immediately after flowering or by seed. 



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