Primula auricula 'Handsome Lass'
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A compact, rosette-forming, evergreen perennial with spoon-shaped, toothed pale green foliage, and fragrant, striped pale red and grey flowers, with a white centre and yellow eye, appearing in the spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- Primula auricula 'Handsome Lass' (Primula auricula 'Handsome Lass')
- Genus
- Primula
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
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- Height
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- 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 Primula auricula 'Handsome Lass'
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 Primula auricula 'Handsome Lass'
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Primula auricula 'Handsome Lass' care guide
- Cool lightly damp soil, never let tiny alpine roots dry completely
- Watering
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- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Cool lightly damp soil, never let tiny alpine roots dry completely
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak alpine primrose feed every three spring bloom cycle weeks
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or after flowering
Growing
GrowingGrow in full sun or partial shade in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil. See Primula for further advice
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to primula leaf spot, primula brown core and grey moulds
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, vine weevil, slugs, leaf and bud eelworms, leaf-mining flies and glasshouse red spider mite
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