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David Nicholson

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Primula pulchra
« on: December 27, 2006, 02:40:27 PM »
Been trying to source a plant of Primula pulchra for some time without success. The RHS Plantfinder tells me it was last listed in 2005. Does anyone know of a UK based supplier please
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Re: Primula pulchra
« Reply #1 on: December 27, 2006, 03:49:07 PM »
Hi, David, I am sure I have seen Primula pulchra for sale at some of the Scottish shows.
Have you tried the sites of Christies Alpines, or Kevock Gardens, for example? They would be a good bet.
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Re: Primula pulchra
« Reply #2 on: December 27, 2006, 06:43:15 PM »
Hi, just to let you know that Primula pulchra is alive and well in Kirriemuir but we have not enough stock to list this very special plant at the moment, I hope we might be able to help you later in the New Year, cheers Ian the Christie kind
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Re: Primula pulchra
« Reply #3 on: December 27, 2006, 07:43:17 PM »
There, you see, the Bulb Despot is always telling me he's right!
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Re: Primula pulchra
« Reply #4 on: December 28, 2006, 12:08:03 PM »
Maggi, being a male of the species this is his God given right of course. ???

Thanks to both Ians. It looks as though Scotland is going to be my best (only!) bet. I have checked the Kevock Web Site and Primula pulchra is listed but don't know what the stock position is. I hope to get up to Edinburgh in the Spring, and maybe to Kirriemuir as well, so will see what availability is like later. If I can save on the postage and packing costs I can buy more plants, can't I?

Given my maritime climate (my excuse for lack of skill!) I shall undoubtedly kill Primula pulchra but I do want to have a try.
David Nicholson
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