auricula 'Black Jack'
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Grey-green foliage provides an attractive backdrop for the rich burgundy-red flowers, each of which has a yellow-ringed eye. Standing up well in poor weather conditions, it will slowly spread to form a good-sized clump
Scientific classification
- Species
- auricula 'Black Jack' (Primula auricula 'Black Jack')
- 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
- Semi evergreen · Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Winter · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of auricula 'Black Jack'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of auricula 'Black Jack'
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auricula 'Black Jack' 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 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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