POLYANTHUS

Primula (veris) elatior. Hardy perennial



A sowing in February or March in pans will produce strong specimens for

flowering in the following year. Or seed may be sown from May to July on

a shady border. Prick off the seedlings when large enough to handle. The

plants should never flag for want of water, and green fly must be kept

down by syringing. Some good solution will be necessary against red

spider if through starvation in a dry situation it has been permitted to

gain a footing. All the varieties can be grown in a bed with a cool

shaded aspect. They do not require a rich soil; a strong and fibrous

loam with a little leaf-mould is sufficient. On passing out of flower

the plants will split up into several heads, when they may be separated

and potted singly. Exquisite colour effects can be created by planting

Polyanthus in association with beds of Tulips for flowering in April.