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Thursday 19 July 2012

FFF 35 - A FROSTY POLYANTHUS

Primula is a genus of 400–500 species of flowering herbaceous plants in the family Primulaceae. They include primrose, auricula, cowslip and oxlip. Many species are grown for their ornamental flowers. They are native to the temperate northern hemisphere, south into tropical mountains in Ethiopia, Indonesia and New Guinea, and in temperate southern South America.

Perennial primulas bloom mostly during the spring; their flowers can be purple, yellow, red, pink, or white. Generally, they prefer filtered sunlight. Many species are adapted to alpine climates. The word primula is the Latin feminine diminutive of primus, meaning first (prime), applied to flowers that are among the first to open in spring. Primroses are used as food plants by the larvae (caterpillars) of some Lepidoptera species, including Duke of Burgundy butterfly, Large Yellow Underwing and Lesser Broad-bordered.

The term Polyanthus (often called Primula polyantha) refers to an interspecific garden hybrid between coloured varieties of P. vulgaris and P. veris, possibly with a small admixture of P. juliae. This has produced a large variety af strains in all colours, which are usually grown as annuals, and are available as seeds or young plants. Here is a polyanthus in our garden coping with the effects of a frosty night!

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22 comments:

  1. Please note that I am not able to leave comments for anyone who has a dynamic view. I've been trying all night.

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  2. Very beautiful Primula!
    It's so nice when they bloom and spread joy in the spring.
    I have some around the garden, but I think they will gather in one place.
    gather.
    Thanks for the great information!

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  3. Very beautiful Primula!
    It's so nice when they bloom and spread joy in the spring.
    I have some around the garden, but I think they will gather in one place.
    gather.
    Thanks for the great information!

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  4. I always enjoy the information you provide - even if I am unable to remember it for very long! What a gorgeous shot with the frost on it - hard to think you are having frost while we are sweltering in the oppressive heat! I will be linking up on Sunday...

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  5. These are beautiful with a bit of frost! Happy Friday. :)

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  6. The frost looks so refreshing here where it is about a million degrees! Great shot!

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  7. I just love your frosty polyanthus. The white accent around each petal is gorgeous.

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  8. Beautiful with the frosty dewdrops. Is it the same flower I'd call a primrose? Beautiful whatever their name.

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  9. And -- as always thank you for hosting!

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  10. delightful!
    the frost enhances its beauty.

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  11. not only is this polyanthus vividly colored, but it must be hardy too....

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  12. A stunning capture Nick! I know the primrose, and probably also the Oxlip. Thanks for sharing and hosting:)

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  13. So beautiful. With the hot, humid days we have had lately those frosty blooms look especially nice.
    Happy Weekend!

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  14. Thank you for hosting this wonderful meme. The frosty polyanthus is beautiful!

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  15. Beautiful primrose and your photo of it is lovely. Nice work. Mickie :)

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  16. Beautiful although not the thought of frost!

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