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This lovely hybrid was exhibited at the 2021 virtual show of the Gesneriad Society. It is a sport of Primulina ‘Kazu’. Additional photos can be seen in a slideshow by clicking one of the links below: Another plant exhibited at the 2021 virtual

This fine hybrid is often grown for its beautiful variegated foliage, although in flower it can be a spectacular sight. The plant featured above was exhibited at the 2016 convention of the Gesneriad Society. Additional photos can be seen in a slideshow by clicking one of

Exhibited at the 2011 convention of the Gesneriad Society. A plant exhibited at the 2020 virtual show of the Gesneriad Society illustrates the decorative potential of this hybrid as a foliage plant.

This lovely hybrid by Peter Shalit is characterized by a distinctive silver leaf pattern, as well as by the purplish/red hairs that are often visible in the center of the crown. The flowers are produced on long stalks which tend to droop a bit. The specimen

Exhibited at 2016 convention of the Gesneriad Society. A plant in flower, exhibited at the 2020 virtual show of the Gesneriad Society, illustrates the potential for this hybrid.

Exhibited at the 2017 convention of the Gesneriad Society. This attractive species grows on limestone hills in the province of Guangxi in south central China.  There are currently two collections; one with dark leaves, like the image shown and another with lighter leaf colouration. Additional photos

Exibited at the 2020 virtual show of the Gesneriad Society. This variety appears to be characterized by the green spots against a silver background; it is available commercially, usually under the old name Primulina sinensis ‘Silver’.

Exhibited at the 2020 virtual show of the Gesneriad Society. Another photo, exhibited at the 2021 virtual show, can be seen here.

Exhibited at the 2020 virtual show of the Gesneriad Society. Another plant, exhibited at the 2021 virtual show, can be seen here.

Primulina linearicalyx gets its name from the long narrow calyces visible in the photo above. This beautiful specimen was exhibited at the 2017 convention of the Gesneriad Society. Additional photos can be seen in a slideshow by clicking one of the links below: The

Exhibited at the 2020 virtual show of the Gesneriad Society.

This is a spectacular specimen, illustrating the flower potential of this species. Some forms of the species lend themselves to bonsai culture due to the compressed or crested nature of the stems and leaves. Other photos can be seen by clicking the links below, which will

P. minutimaculata is a small plant with attractively patterned leathery leaves and engaging flowers. It has a succulent quality to it, which suggests how to grow it — not too wet, allowed to dry, modest amounts of fertilizer. The photo above was shown at