tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890786265475429448.post8228500283620795321..comments2024-03-17T03:13:30.842-04:00Comments on Roche Fleurie Garden: Dividing Primrosesrochefleuriegardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06783773632775842680noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890786265475429448.post-3177970827206405632016-06-02T06:27:56.491-04:002016-06-02T06:27:56.491-04:00I have lots of primula vulgaris - our native primr...I have lots of primula vulgaris - our native primrose - which must be an exception to this rule. It is left to get on with it as it would in the wild. I end up with loads of self sown seedlings every year too. The plants seem very happy.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890786265475429448.post-85646112747640667552016-06-01T06:47:13.981-04:002016-06-01T06:47:13.981-04:00Good advice Alain and interesting post. I liked yo...Good advice Alain and interesting post. I liked you collection of primroses. I usually divide them by hands, it's very easy. And I do this in August when they finish to flower.Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890786265475429448.post-65504311003488174842016-05-31T20:32:12.621-04:002016-05-31T20:32:12.621-04:00It is funny I had the very same experience. The dr...It is funny I had the very same experience. The drumstick (denticulata) did well last year but this spring I was down to one single plant. I suppose they did not like the winter even if it was a mild one. The coldest April on record might be the culprit. rochefleuriegardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06783773632775842680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890786265475429448.post-78607327766893845442016-05-31T20:28:42.469-04:002016-05-31T20:28:42.469-04:00I would like to get some double again. I might ord...I would like to get some double again. I might order seeds from Barnhaven as I am unlikely to find some in nurseries around here.rochefleuriegardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06783773632775842680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890786265475429448.post-68328994644962485212016-05-31T20:25:35.682-04:002016-05-31T20:25:35.682-04:00Some are tougher than others. Guinevere, which is ...Some are tougher than others. Guinevere, which is probably my favorite, also happens to be my toughest primrose.rochefleuriegardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06783773632775842680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890786265475429448.post-20159469723309368512016-05-31T20:23:49.136-04:002016-05-31T20:23:49.136-04:00Different strokes for different folks! I would sa...Different strokes for different folks! I would say you can get away with not dividing for 3 years or so, but they soon start to disappear.rochefleuriegardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06783773632775842680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890786265475429448.post-51227801450284409282016-05-31T18:02:54.494-04:002016-05-31T18:02:54.494-04:00I did not know that Primulas required such dedicat...I did not know that Primulas required such dedicated dividing. This is one of my least favorite garden chores. I admire Primulas, but I'm not sure I want them in my garden.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00671760671850555664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890786265475429448.post-13574105480839227172016-05-31T14:41:15.776-04:002016-05-31T14:41:15.776-04:00Thanks for a very interesting and informative post...Thanks for a very interesting and informative post Alain. I had just assumed that primroses are quite tough, and would survive and prosper with very little care. I have lost some doubles, and now I understand why!Hoehoegrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745640711509233722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890786265475429448.post-7619362436190094772016-05-31T03:34:23.546-04:002016-05-31T03:34:23.546-04:00You have reminded me that I have quite a few that ...You have reminded me that I have quite a few that need dividing, especially my doubles, they have dwindled to just a double blue, so I must do it soon.Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16057764572761794703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890786265475429448.post-26886278780522349492016-05-30T21:36:15.233-04:002016-05-30T21:36:15.233-04:00I love primroses, but have mixed success with them...I love primroses, but have mixed success with them. The drumstick ones did well last year, but were practically a no-show this spring. I have a red one (must look up the cultivar name) that I just love and it does very well. This spring I will muster the courage to divide it. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.com