It smells like PrimROSES :-)

Date: 3/28/12 2:20pm
Weather: 72 Degrees and Sunny

Yesterday's Weather: Hi 54  Lo 41 (Sunny)

Today Duane and I took a stroll through McDonald Garden's satellite store on the corner of Monticello and Freemason in Norfolk. They had a nice variety of plants and veggies at reasonable prices. Our stroll took us through rows of spinach, parsley, sage, thyme, hyacinth, daffodils, and primrose...

As I glanced over the primrose, I noticed a sale sign. SALE - 50 cents/ Regular $3.99. It was an offer I couldn't refuse. Being a novice to flowers, I decided to purchase 2 plants. I rushed home with my flowering beauties.

Several bright yellow flowers peeked from the center of the plant. I knew right where I wanted to place them - on the table between the sweet yellow, red, and green bell peppers and cilantro. This will give the table a sprig of color until the veggies mature. As I admired the primroses' beauty and snapping photos, it dawned on me, "How do you care for a primrose?" After the photo session with the primrose and the resident backyard bee, I sat down to the computer to do a little research on primrose plants ~ I hit the mother-load of knowledge.

Primrose enjoy morning sunshine, but not the harsh sunshine of early- to mid-afternoon. At this time the sun reaches its apex and can burn the plant. One website recommended to water them from the bottom. (http://www.ehow.com/how_12070430_repot-primrose.html) Primrose only need to be fertilized once per month. (http://www.ehow.com/how_12070430_repot-primrose.html)

These flowers grow to be 6" to 12" in height and flower in the spring and at the end of summer. (http://www.ehow.com/how_5045333_grow-primroses.html) To ensure a second flowering session, the wilted flowers must be removed. "Cut off the entire stem encasement where the flower was. This aggressive pruning will help to encourage a second blooming session." (http://www.ehow.com/how_5045333_grow-primroses.html)

Re-pot the primrose into a wider container during the dormant session which occurs between Autumn and Early Spring. Visit http://www.ehow.com/how_12070430_repot-primrose.html for detailed instructions on how to re-pot your primrose.

Well, I'm gonna grab some dinner. More gardening adventures await me tomorrow!

Mr. Bee posing with D  :-)