Beautiful unknown flowers - What are they?

Hi folks.

Im a relative newbie at gardening, but have recently spotted these beauties in my Mother-in-Law's council maintained communal garden area. Im assuming that they have grown from bulb as no-one has (recently) been to tend to the garden area near where she lives. I hope that someone can identify these pretty flowers so as I can buy some for my garden for next year!

Regards,

Ross.

 

Hmm! They look like a type of polyanthus. There are so many hybrid types now that I wouldn't know where to get the seeds. Might be best to collect the seeds after they've ripened and try them by yourself. Maybe, when they've finished for the year, try dividing the plants.:wink:

 

primular denticulata comes to mind

 

Might be an idea to ask a dentist where to get them, then.:hehe:

 

Indeed Pete, I think you are correct... Also known as Himalayan Primrose or Drumstick Primrose they are early spring flowering plants, and in MY opinion are quite simple and stunning! Amazing what a little googling can find, eh? I am also led to believe that its a Perennial, originally grown from seed... Hmm i might have to go collecting once these ones decide to ripen!

Thanks again to a fantastic community at GardenersCorner! You are all SOO helpful... Thankyou VERY much! :gnthb:

 

I think they are lovely Ross. I have always admired them but never got round to getting any.

As you have probably found out Primula are woodland plants, so like it on the damp and shady side. However I have some in the front of my house in almost full sun and they seem to thrive.

 

Primula denticulata is quite easy from seed, can also be divided after flowering or propagated from root cuttings dec -jan
Also comes in a stunning white form and a darker wine/purple form
Hope you manage to grow some

 

Yeah strange name Caj.:D

Kinda plant you can really get your teeth into.:lollol: