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Author Message   Cycnich  Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 08:37 am EST :    Went for a walk today on the south downs near my home above the village of Washington. In the old chalk workings were hundreds of Primula veris. This is ancient chalk grassland grazed by sheep and rabbits, it consists of a thin layer of turf over solid chalk and other than their droppings is low in nutrients. This keeps the plants dwarf and as many as 30 different species have been recorded per square metre including many orchids. Sadly it is a habitat under threat with only the steep north faces remaining as development grows and farming practices change. Old chalk workings Old chalk workings Primula veris dwarfed in the turf Primula veris Primula veris Cycnich - west sussex, Zone "8"   Terryk  Supporting Member My Weather My Garden My Time Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 09:24 am EST :    What wonderful views Pat. So sad to see that times are marching along and the wild flowers are in danger. Thanks for sharing the photos. Terryk - NY, Zone "6"   Gardenfiend  Supporting Member My Weather My Garden Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 09:30 am EST :    What a pity the habitat is threatened. Seeing it growing wild over such a large area is a rare treat. I enjoy them wherever they pop up in my garden - but it's not the same. Gardenfiend - Germany, Zone "7a"   Galanthophile  Supporting Member My Favorite Photo My Garden Posted on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 12:50 pm EST :    How wonderful. I have these in my garden but nothing beats seeing plants in the wild where they truly belong. Galanthophile - Ann (Northern England), Zone "8"

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