Primula auricula 'Carousel'
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A compact, rosette-forming, evergreen perennial with spoon-shaped, toothed pale green foliage, and fragrant, purple-red flowers, with a cream centre, appearing in the spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- Primula auricula 'Carousel' (Primula auricula 'Carousel')
- 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 'Carousel'
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 'Carousel'
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Primula auricula 'Carousel' 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
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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