Primula florindae 'Red Shades' Zone 5. Glittering shades of reds and oranges that make the flowers look like glowing embers hanging in the air. Otherwise same culture and overall look to straight florindae. Primula frondosa Zone 4. Closely related to farinosa and resembles it somewhat but easier to grow and longer lived.
Flowers are violet pink with a yellow eye held in whorls sometimes tiered.
Prefers average soil on the acid side. Silver white meal on the bottom of the leaves and a frosting above. Considered the best farinose primrose. Primula halleri Zone 5. Easier and more robust growing than farinosa though usually shorter lived.