auricula 'Calypso'
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A yellow-centred auricula with deep pink colouring towards the centre of the petals, fading to light pink towards the outer edge. This cheerful auricula is vigorous and happy in pots – just keep out of direct sun. Showiest in Spring although you may see some flowers outside of this
Scientific classification
- Species
- auricula 'Calypso' (Primula auricula 'Calypso')
- Genus
- Primula
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- 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 'Calypso'
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 'Calypso'
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auricula 'Calypso' care guide
- Keep compost lightly moist with excellent drainage
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep compost lightly moist with excellent drainage
Fertilizing
FertilizingVery light alpine feed in spring growth period
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required but you can deadhead after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division after flowering.
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist but well-drained neutral to acid, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to aphids, vine weevil, slugs, leaf and bud eelworms, leaf-mining flies and glasshouse red spider mite
Pests
May be susceptible to primula leaf spot, primula brown core and grey moulds
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