I'd think they might be able to give you more information in the Perennial forum. I don't think it would make a very good houseplant, but then I'm not sure it would be hardy where you live either. I'm awfully afraid it's one of those money-making schemes they seem to come up with so much these days--plants as cut flowers. Grow it and enjoy the pretty flowers and then pitch it. Many years ago, when I lived in the beautiful PNW, I was really involved with primulas of this and other varieties, and loved them dearly, but I never heard of growing any inside. Doesn't mean it can't be done, myabe in a cold porch--

Phyl, I think it depends on whether you like to grow plants from seeds this late in the season. Personally I don't. For me there are tooo many other chores right now in the garden so germinating seeds becomes a problem. I know many people who grow their seedlings all year along and have great results. Yes, if you get seeds now, you still get good germination as all genus primulacea likes to germinate on the cool side- hot temps are not for them. We still have plenty of cool chilly nights left so germination by itself is not a problem. You will get seedlings ready to planted in couple of months and may even get some to bloom in the fall. You will get beauties come next spring. Or get them for next cycle of WS.

Dahli, your garden is so pretty and I can't wait to see your dahlias again! Sorry about that aphid infestation. That must be adding quite a bit to your workload. I remember your pictures from last year. You have so much color in the garden. I really like the primroses with the new, yellow growth of the shrubs. Do your primroses overwinter for you? They are so big, lush and healthy. Absolutely spectacular. Do you do anything special with them? I've never had much luck with any kind of primrose and they are so great in the spring border. Does one kind do better than another? What is the weeping tree in the border? It has such a beautiful form. Did you create that border with the rock yourself? It s gorgeous!!! Thanks for sharing these photos. I keep coming back to look at them!

Just 'cause the swap is nearly here--these are my wants!! I have a lot of haves. Check them out! -ANYTHING FOR SHADE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -Foamflower, any type -Hellebores, any -Primula japonica (any tall candelabra Primroses) -columbines -BOSTON Ivy -Serviceberry bush -Hostas, any type--but esp. BLUE or BIG leaf -Bloodroot -Trillium, any -Bergenia, any -Super Petunia, Wave petunia -Astilbe, any type -Goats Beard -Brunnera, any type -Spice Bush (Allspice) -Pieris -Aucuba -Ilex, any verigated type, or highly fruiting -Black eyed susan vine -White Echinacea -mountain bluet -hydrangea, oakleaf, bigleaf, or any -Japanese painted ferns -Solomon Seal -Azaleas!!!! -Rhododendrons (esp. native species) -corydalis -shade geranium -polemonium -Lamium -foxglove -Japanese anenome -Woodland poppies -Camelias -Dicentra (any) -Hecuchera -Yellow or pink Canna Lilies -Climbing Hydrangea -Clematis -Heirloom Tomatoes -Black rapsberries -Fig Trees -Alpine Strawberries IÂm open to almost anything!!