auricula
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P. auricula is an evergreen perennial with rosettes of obovate, sometimes mealy, pale green leaves. Fragrant, mealy-centred bright yellow flowers 1.5-2.5cm in width are carried in umbels on stems to 20cm in height
Scientific classification
- Species
- auricula (Primula auricula)
- 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
Distribution map
Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of auricula
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auricula 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 deadhead after flowering, and remove dead or damaged leaves as necessary
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by detaching 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 attacked by aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, slugs, leafhoppers and vineweevils
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