Primula scotica

**tommytool** · 27-Apr-09, 03:09

nearly may and mother nature is alive and busy..

while surfing the world web i came across a rare and bonie gem called Primula scotica or scottish primrose in my native tongue. i was surprised to read that it is endemic to the north coast of Scotland including Orkney.

is this a rare species of flower, dose it grow well, can it be found easily, are thay growing in the town centres or in gardens..

i have been led to believe that the great charles darwin personally requested by letter and received samples of this hardy wind blown treasure.

dose this flora have a bleak future ahead with global warming.
i think more recognition and awareness is due.
maybe someone can add a link to a picture of one (i dont know how to)

**Aaldtimer** · 27-Apr-09, 03:47

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Scottish Primrose (Primula scotica)

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**cazmanian_minx** · 01-May-09, 21:36

Lots of it on Strathy Point usually.

**tommytool** · 04-May-09, 19:57

Originally Posted by cazmanian_minx

Lots of it on Strathy Point usually.

cheers e strathy point is a fair trek from 'week' especially as av no got a car.
but am sure i can persuade a keen family member to take me out a spin
am sure it will be well worth it.

**Birdie Wife** · 05-May-09, 14:45

Very rare indeed, and definitely not for picking or re-planting (not suggesting that you were - but some people might be tempted!). The Highland Council Ranger service did some legitimate transplanting over at Dunnet but I'm not sure where it is now

it has two flowering periods, one in May and one in July (the second period lasts longer and you can often find flowers into mid-August). Be aware that the flower is TINY - blink and you can miss it. Happy hunting!

**tommytool** · 06-May-09, 01:25

i just want to witness this cheerful flow'ret with my own 2 eye's
i would hate to think anybody would want to disturb such a humble and tender bloom
i suppose the same can be said about rare birdys eggs too

i saw that i can order seeds over the internet. i'm not sure if i agree with doing this, ther must be pros and conns to doing this. i would hate to encourage this if it was wrong.
any thoughts on this ?

**Aaldtimer** · 06-May-09, 04:01

Originally Posted by tommytool

i just want to witness this cheerful flow'ret with my own 2 eye's
i would hate to think anybody would want to disturb such a humble and tender bloom
i suppose the same can be said about rare birdys eggs too

i saw that i can order seeds over the internet. i'm not sure if i agree with doing this, ther must be pros and conns to doing this. i would hate to encourage this if it was wrong.
any thoughts on this ?

I don't think there would be any problems with this Tommy, it would proliferate the wee beauty if nothing else!
Can't see it being illegal or anything.