auricula 'Lucy Locket'
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An evergreen, perennial, border auricula up to 20cm tall with rosettes of pale grey-green leaves. Clusters of fragrant, pale yellow flowers with white centres and pale yellow eyes are produced on short stems in spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- auricula 'Lucy Locket' (Primula auricula 'Lucy Locket')
- Genus
- Primula
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · Herbaceous Perennial
- 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
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of auricula 'Lucy Locket'
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of auricula 'Lucy Locket'
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auricula 'Lucy Locket' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required but deadhead after flowering, and remove dead or damaged leaves as necessary
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division or by detaching and rooting offsets in autumn or early spring
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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Common pests and 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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