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kelli1993
Allentown, PA
(Zone 6b)
April 11, 2008
1:43 PM Post #4792827
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We moved here a year ago, and the former owner was a member of the local flower club. I've found a few interesting perennials, but one in particular is really cute & different, and I'd like to transplant some when they die down in fall.
If you can help, I'd appreciate it.
I'll post a picture soon, but I'll be as descriptive as possible in the meantime. BTW: I'm in PA.
Here goes:
It begins to grow in late winter, blooms early April. It's about 1 - 2 " tall, with very textured, veined, green leaves, which are about 3 inches long and about 1 1/2 inch wide.The flowers are about 1 1/2 " , not quite flat, starts a little on the yellow side, then becomes more pink around the edges. Each plant seems to grow only 1 - 3 flowers in the center.They (the plants) have been growing in clusters, each individual plant is round. I'd say about 6" wide.
Thanks in advance! |
ecrane3
Dublin, CA
(Zone 9a)
April 11, 2008
3:16 PM Post #4793241
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I'm going to guess a hellebore of some sort, but a picture would really help. April sounds a bit late for bloom, but I'm not sure how much slower they are to bloom in colder zones. |
WeeNel
Ayrshire Scotland
(United Kingdom)
April 11, 2008
9:08 PM Post #4795034
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Could it be a form of Cyclamen, Bergenia, or something like that, a picture would definitely help as there are so many winter/spring type flowers to come up with, WeeNel. |
kelli1993
Allentown, PA
(Zone 6b)
April 12, 2008
12:14 PM Post #4797551
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None of the above. I will post a pic today (if my son helps me). I'm anxious to see what you all think. |
JasperDale
Long Beach, CA
(Zone 10a)
April 12, 2008
12:17 PM Post #4797571
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Possibly a Primula of some sort? |
kelli1993
Allentown, PA
(Zone 6b)
April 12, 2008
2:39 PM Post #4798087
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Thank you all so much. Here it is... but...
Okay... something's really wrong w/ my digital camera. It only focuses on the background. I actually need my son to figure it out, but @ 14, he's "busy".
Here's the best pic I have been able to get since noon. VERY BLURRY.
Again, the leaves are very textured, but not fuzzy. It's a very small plant, but really beautiful. In the center (blurred) is a beautiful star shape.
I'd really like to put some in the front yard, but need to know if they're good in full sun.
Any help is so appreciated.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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kelli1993
Allentown, PA
(Zone 6b)
April 12, 2008
2:44 PM Post #4798103
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JASPERDALE!
Thanks so much!
My husband & I just checked on ask.com and it's actually Primula vulgaris.
I can't thank you enough. Had I looked at the posts earlier, your post would've saved me 2 hours of fooling around with the camera & computers.
Thanks! |
JasperDale
Long Beach, CA
(Zone 10a)
April 12, 2008
6:38 PM Post #4798975
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Cool ! |
WeeNel
Ayrshire Scotland
(United Kingdom)
April 12, 2008
9:27 PM Post #4799732
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You can dig your primulas up in the clumps that they grow in, tug the roots apart and replant them in a new position, use your fingers to separate the leaves and you will soon see the where the plants require separate, they will thank you for it, they become over crowded as the years go on and like to have good areas around the roots, add a handful of blood/fish and bone meal to the planting hole to feed them up for flowering next year. glad you got the plant name sorted, good luck. WeeNel. |
kelli1993
Allentown, PA
(Zone 6b)
April 12, 2008
9:42 PM Post #4799822
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Wee:
Sun, shade, or partial? Right now they're crammed out back (North-western exposure), and I'd like to put them out front (southern).
Everyone: Thanks so much again for all the help. I'm really impressed that anyone guessed correctly without a pic.
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pirl
Southold, NY
(Zone 7a)
April 12, 2008
9:45 PM Post #4799840
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Jasper Dale is so good! |
WeeNel
Ayrshire Scotland
(United Kingdom)
April 18, 2008
10:37 PM Post #4829780
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They like a bit of shade part day, say afternoon sun for a while but not in darkness, dappled shade would be better which is why a lot of people grow them under trees etc,
If you do move them, add lots of compost to the soil you want to plant into as they also dont like dry soil, well draining but with added organic matter added to it, if your soil is too damp, you can add some sand/grit to it, just dont have the roots in wet soil. hope you have a great show for next year in their new planting area, they are a true mark of spring in the garden. Good Luck. WeeNel. |
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