Primulina ‘Loki’

Primulina ‘Loki’, 2017, IR171394, hybridized by Peter Shalit, Seattle, WA. (P. brassicoides x P. dryas ‘Latifolia Dwarf’)  Cross made 2004, planted 2004, and first flowered 2006. Sterile, reproducible only vegetatively. Flat basal rosette. Leaves deep green (RHS 137a) with prominent silver markings; midrib and veins sometimes red, blade 5cm long, 5 cm wide, petiole 2cm, orbicular with cuneate base, serrate margin and rounded tip. Calyx split, green, 4mm long. Pedicel 8 cm long with 3-5 flowers per axil. Corolla salverform, 2 cm long x 2.5 cm wide, violet purple (RHS 75b). Leaf shape and markings are unique amonq Primulina cultivars. Extremely easy to grow; vigorous; compact.