auricula

How to Grow and Care for auricula

auricula · Primula auricula

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Can also be grown in pots in an alpine house

Watering: Keep compost lightly moist with excellent drainageSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeSkin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing auricula

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep compost lightly moist with excellent drainage
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingVery light alpine feed in spring growth period
ToxicitySkin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Can also be grown in pots in an alpine house

How to Water auricula?

Keep compost lightly moist with excellent drainage

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for auricula?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for auricula?

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What Soil Is Best for auricula?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for auricula?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize auricula?

Very light alpine feed in spring growth period

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How to Prune auricula?

No pruning required but deadhead after flowering, and remove dead or damaged leaves as necessary

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How to Propagate auricula?

Propagate by detaching offsets in autumn or early spring

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How to Transplant auricula?

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How to Care for auricula in Winter?

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How to Plant auricula?

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Can also be grown in pots in an alpine house

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How to Repot auricula?

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How to Harvest auricula?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to a virus, primula brown core and grey moulds

Pests

May be attacked by aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, slugs, leafhoppers and vineweevils

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The Toxicity of auricula

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

More General Info About auricula

Attributes of auricula

Plant typeAlpine Rockery · Herbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitClump forming
OriginEurope

Scientific Classification

Species
Primula auricula
Genus
Primula
Family
Primulaceae
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