Julianas

Primula juliae was first identified in 1900, originating in the eastern Caucasus. Plants were sent to Kew and Oxford in 1911. Soon it was being crossed with other species and also with coloured forms of primula vulgaris. "Wanda" was an early result of this activity, and remains the best known of the group. Listed in commercial catalogues as "Wandas", "Julianas" or "Pruhonicians", they are all hybrids of Primula juliae. Known as "Julianas", they are generally small-flowered, but make up in exuberance what they lack in size. They come into flower early, and if conditions suit them, they will provide a mound of flowers, with hardly a leaf visible, for a full three months.

FIREFLIES Riveting red polyanthus, all glitter and smoulder, from bright sealing wax red to the sultriest deep crimson. Beautiful plants, many with bronze foliage.	Details
FOOTLIGHT PARADE A bewitching series of little polyanthus in shades of clear pink, smoked salmon, burnt orange, pastel orange, maraschino, raspberry, coral, salmon, peach, apricot, orange red and citron yellow. Shy seeders, so the seed is quite scarce.	Details
BLUE JULIANAS One of our all time favourites, until now only available in a mixture. One of the earliest primroses to flower, they have an abundance of small blue and violet flowers on a fairly short stalk. They also have the true creeping juliana rootstock, so spread easily.	Details
VERA MAUD A delicate shell pink juliana edged with a deeper pink and with dark compact leaves. These delightful plants have been stopping people in their tracks in our nursery and at last we can offer seeds. Early, and with very sturdy stalks.	Details
MIXED JULIANAS Polyanthus, primroses and spray forms (flowers on single stems and short polyanthus bunches on the same plant) in red, white, cream, yellow, pink, blue, purple and lavender.	Details