auricula 'Susannah'

How to Grow and Care for auricula 'Susannah'

auricula 'Susannah' · Primula auricula 'Susannah'

Double auriculas are best grown 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. Alternatively, grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade

Watering: Cool root medium lightly damp, never fully dry or waterloggedSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeSkin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing auricula 'Susannah'

auricula 'Susannah'
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleCool root medium lightly damp, never fully dry or waterlogged
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingThin primula nutrient liquid every four weeks growing season
ToxicitySkin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Double auriculas are best grown 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. Alternatively, grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade

How to Water auricula 'Susannah'?

Cool root medium lightly damp, never fully dry or waterlogged

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for auricula 'Susannah'?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for auricula 'Susannah'?

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What Soil Is Best for auricula 'Susannah'?

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

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize auricula 'Susannah'?

Thin primula nutrient liquid every four weeks growing season

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How to Prune auricula 'Susannah'?

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

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How to Propagate auricula 'Susannah'?

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

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How to Transplant auricula 'Susannah'?

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How to Care for auricula 'Susannah' in Winter?

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How to Plant auricula 'Susannah'?

Double auriculas are best grown 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. Alternatively, grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade

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How to Repot auricula 'Susannah'?

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How to Harvest auricula 'Susannah'?

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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 'Susannah'

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

More General Info About auricula 'Susannah'

Attributes of auricula 'Susannah'

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 'Susannah'
Genus
Primula
Family
Primulaceae
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