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auricula 'Fred Booley'

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An evergreen, perennial, double auricula up to 20cm tall with rosettes of pale green leaves. Clusters of fully double, blue-purple, fragrant flowers are produced on short stems in spring

Scientific classification

Species: auricula 'Fred Booley' (Primula auricula 'Fred Booley')
Genus: Primula
Family: Primulaceae

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Alpine Rockery · Conservatory Greenhouse
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 'Fred Booley'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of auricula 'Fred Booley'

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auricula 'Fred Booley' care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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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