auricula 'Red Gauntlet'

How to Grow and Care for auricula 'Red Gauntlet'

auricula 'Red Gauntlet' · Primula auricula 'Red Gauntlet'

Grow show auriculas in pots in an alpine house or cold frame, in a mix of equal parts loam-based potting compost, leaf mould, peat or peat-substitute, and grit. Avoid wetting mealy flowers or leaves

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeSkin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing auricula 'Red Gauntlet'

auricula 'Red Gauntlet'
Care difficulty4 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicitySkin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow show auriculas in pots in an alpine house or cold frame, in a mix of equal parts loam-based potting compost, leaf mould, peat or peat-substitute, and grit. Avoid wetting mealy flowers or leaves

How to Water auricula 'Red Gauntlet'?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for auricula 'Red Gauntlet'?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for auricula 'Red Gauntlet'?

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What Soil Is Best for auricula 'Red Gauntlet'?

Soil type
Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for auricula 'Red Gauntlet'?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize auricula 'Red Gauntlet'?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune auricula 'Red Gauntlet'?

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

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How to Propagate auricula 'Red Gauntlet'?

Propagate by division or by separating and rooting offsets, after flowering

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How to Transplant auricula 'Red Gauntlet'?

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How to Care for auricula 'Red Gauntlet' in Winter?

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How to Plant auricula 'Red Gauntlet'?

Grow show auriculas in pots in an alpine house or cold frame, in a mix of equal parts loam-based potting compost, leaf mould, peat or peat-substitute, and grit. Avoid wetting mealy flowers or leaves

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How to Repot auricula 'Red Gauntlet'?

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How to Harvest auricula 'Red Gauntlet'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

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

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, slugs, leafhoppers and vine weevils

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The Toxicity of auricula 'Red Gauntlet'

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of auricula 'Red Gauntlet'

Plant typeAlpine Rockery · Conservatory Greenhouse
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Primula auricula 'Red Gauntlet'
Genus
Primula
Family
Primulaceae
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