Primula auricula 'Mojave'

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A compact, rosette-forming, evergreen perennial with spoon-shaped, toothed pale green foliage coated with a silvery powder, and fragrant, scarlet-red flowers, with a white centre and yellow eye, appearing from early to late spring

Primula auricula 'Mojave'

Scientific classification

Species
Primula auricula 'Mojave' (Primula auricula 'Mojave')
Genus
Primula
Family
Primulaceae
Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity
Alpine Rockery · Conservatory Greenhouse · 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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Distribution of Primula auricula 'Mojave'

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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 'Mojave'

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Primula auricula 'Mojave' 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

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division or by separating and rooting offsets, after flowering

Growing

Grow show auriculas 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. Avoid wetting mealy flowers or leaves

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to a virus, primula brown core and grey moulds

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, slugs, leafhoppers and vine weevils

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