Primula auricula 'Lunar Eclipse'
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A compact, rosette-forming, evergreen perennial with spoon-shaped, toothed pale green foliage, coated with a silvery powder, and fragrant, double copper-orange flowers, with a barely visible yellow eye, appearing in the spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- Primula auricula 'Lunar Eclipse' (Primula auricula 'Lunar Eclipse')
- 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 'Lunar Eclipse'
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 'Lunar Eclipse'
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Primula auricula 'Lunar Eclipse' care guide
- Light steady soil dampness, guard crown from accumulated water
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Light steady soil dampness, guard crown from accumulated water
Fertilizing
FertilizingMild alpine auricula feed every four weeks spring summer months
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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