Primrose "Rosanna": varieties and rules for their cultivation

Terry primrose is considered to be the queen of the spring garden. A large number of corolla petals gives the flower terry, makes the blossoming bud lush and velvety, very much like a rose. Today, gardeners grow several hybrid primrose species that differ in color.

A distinctive feature of decorative primroses is terry, which is acquired, since multi-petal primroses do not exist. Breeders have identified the three most developed species in this regard: stemless, polyanthus, auricula.

You can buy terry primrose in flower shops in a pot or in the form of seeds for planting at home. Florists are attracted by a wide palette of shades, which allows them to create unusual compositions of several varieties, as well as large bud sizes.

This group of primroses has its advantages and disadvantages. The following parameters are distinguished as advantages.

• High decorative properties consist in increased terry. The diameter of multi-petal roses is about 5 cm, the caps of flowers are from 10 to 15 cm. In general, the plant is quite compact, even, with lush foliage of a dark green hue. By the way, even after flowering, the leaves look attractive, especially in the Primula Auricula.
• The flowering period is in April, May and early June. On average, the duration is about 2-3 months. Some varieties of the cultivar are capable of blooming twice a season, for example, in September or October. In this case, it all depends on the care and maintenance.
• The garden plant shows good results in the garden or adjacent areas, as well as indoors - on the windowsill. So, experienced flower growers claim that after the autumn transshipment into the container, the flowering of the culture occurs in mid-February - early March.
• Perfect for forcing from seeds in early spring - flowering is observed already in the first growing season.

Unfortunately, terry primrose also has disadvantages.

• Without proper care, it is impossible to achieve bright blooming buds in the garden or at home. It is important to use exclusively fertile soil and water regularly.
• Average winter hardiness - the plant copes in temperatures of -23-25 ​​degrees. These figures are quite low for the spring type of primroses. Experienced gardeners recommend providing shelter to plantings for the wintering period or moving them into containers.
• From the point of view of botany, terry primroses are perennials, however, they are more likely to be called "juveniles". Bushes are very demanding for transplantation, rejuvenation and other similar procedures to maintain full growth and health. For example, the Primlet F1 hybrid was bred as a biennial.
• The group of terry varieties is not capable of producing seeds. For this reason, reproduction is possible only in a vegetative way.

Primula is a representative of all kinds of colors. However, not all variety series (a group of one plant, differing in the shade of buds) take root on the territory of Russia. Only a few of them can boast of high decorative properties and longevity in the climate of the middle zone.

Rosanna F1 is the most popular member of the group of terry varieties. This species is characterized by a compact bush with rather dense foliage.The height of the bush is not too large - only 15 cm. It, in turn, is covered with a cap of multi-petal roses.

The same series includes carriers of other shades, mainly red, yellow, pink, apricot, white. In this regard, each of them received an individual name: "Roseanne white", "Roseanne apricot", "Roseanne red", "Roseanne pink".

By their nature, they are considered perennials, are characterized by rapid growth and development in home or garden cultivation.

Agricultural rules are not very different from other garden primroses. Their strict observance will provide the bush with a beautiful flowering and healthy condition for many years. Owners Rosanna should know that she:

• prefers partial shade;
• does not tolerate dry days;
• loves light, rich, well-fed soil;
• requires regular division of the bush;
• not afraid of frequent transplants;
• afraid of waterlogging of the soil, especially at low temperatures.

Some varietal primroses tolerate winters quite easily on the territory of Russia, so their cultivation does without special shelters. However, gardeners recommend not neglecting the nutrient substrate or fallen leaves - adding rhizomes will only benefit the plant.

Rosanna primrose is ideal for growing from seed. In most Russian regions, flower growers prefer to sow not in open ground, but for seedlings.

• The container is filled with a light (necessarily wet) substrate of peat mixture and vermiculite. Next, seeds are sown, sprayed with water, covered with a film. Such a "blank" is sent to the balcony, refrigerator or basement for stratification; its duration ranges from 5 days to a week.
• Over time, the container is exposed to light for the first shoots to appear. This process can take a whole month. The optimum temperature range is from 12 to 18 degrees.
• Gardeners do not recommend removing the film, as the seedlings must get used to open space, light, dry air. Do not forget to monitor the substrate - it must be wet, pouring is contraindicated.
• After the appearance of 2-3 leaves, the seedlings are transplanted into a separate dish, you can use plastic cups or pots.
• As soon as there is a steady warmth, the seedlings can be planted in a permanent place. Someone prefers to postpone the procedure until next spring - by this time the plant will be fully formed.

The main care for "Rosanna" is the increased soil fertility and high-quality irrigation. The first can be achieved with the help of organic fertilizers, which, according to the rules, are applied at the beginning of spring. An alternative would be to add humus to the bush in the fall. Secondary feeding is carried out at the end of summer. Recommended mineral compositions - "Fertika", "Kemira".

Caring for the plant affects the general condition of the flowers, as well as the size of the corolla, the duration of flowering, and the saturation of the hue. So, in the nutrient soil, the primrose is brighter than in the poor one.

As for watering, the bulk of the moisture is needed for the bush from May to June. From July to August, a dormant period begins, at this time, abundant watering is not required, but it is worth monitoring the condition of the land - it should not dry out. Regular hydration resumes from late summer when the flower continues to grow.

Terry varieties are recommended to be replanted every 3 years. Before wintering, the plant is sprinkled with a dry nutrient mixture, it can also be covered with foliage.

Terry primrose is a garden flower of extraordinary beauty.Due to the variety of shades of blossoming buds, it has gained particular popularity among Russian flower growers. Growing Roseanne primrose, which has several colors, is not difficult at all.

For information on when to transplant indoor primrose after purchase, see the video below.