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Specific Families and Genera => Primula => Topic started by: Martinr on April 05, 2013, 02:16:41 PM

Title: Primula Ron Beeston
Post by: Martinr on April 05, 2013, 02:16:41 PM

Does anyone know the origin or antecedents of P. Ron Beeston? I know the man, I have the plant, now I want the knowledge!

Title: Re: Primula Ron Beeston
Post by: ranunculus on April 05, 2013, 02:38:39 PM

I wouldn't worry too much, Martin ... if it's only half as delightful as the man himself then it will be worth having!!
See you tomorrow at Chesterfield (North Midland AGS) Show, we hope.

Title: Re: Primula Ron Beeston
Post by: Martinr on April 05, 2013, 02:42:42 PM

Hi Cliff, it is indeed delightful like its namesake but the last thing I want is an NAS! Chesterfield has some interesting class descriptions for Primulas.

Title: Re: Primula Ron Beeston
Post by: David Nicholson on April 05, 2013, 05:11:21 PM

I can't find anything specific about it in my Primula literature Martin, it looks like an allionii hybrid to me though. I've trawled through the National Auricula and Primula societies web sites and can't find it all so it doesn't look as though it has gained favour with the showing communities there. Looks a nice enough plant to me.