auricula 'Sword'

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Sword' is an evergreen, perennial, double auricula up to 20cm tall with rosettes of pale green leaves. The double flowers, produced in clusters on short stems in spring, have pale green petals, white or pale yellow at the base, with dark purple feathering

Scientific classification

Species: auricula 'Sword' (Primula auricula 'Sword')
Genus: Primula
Family: Primulaceae

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Alpine Rockery
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of auricula 'Sword'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of auricula 'Sword'

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auricula 'Sword' care guide

Keep compost lightly moist with excellent drainage
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Keep compost lightly moist with excellent drainage

Fertilizing

Very light alpine feed in spring growth period

Pruning

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

Propagation

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

Growing

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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