auricula 'Wharfedale Gem'
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A small, evergreen perennial forming rosettes of greyish-green leaves which develop into a cushion. The flowers are bright purplish-pink with a white central star, borne in umbels on short, erect stems from late winter
Scientific classification
- Species
- auricula 'Wharfedale Gem' (Primula 'Wharfedale Gem')
- Genus
- Primula
- Family
- Primulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Alpine Rockery · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of auricula 'Wharfedale Gem'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of auricula 'Wharfedale Gem'
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auricula 'Wharfedale Gem' care guide
- Keep soil evenly moist and cool, never fully dry
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Keep soil evenly moist and cool, never fully dry
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak balanced feed during spring growing season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed when ripe, division or by separating and rooting offsets in autumn or early spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in partial shade in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil. May also be grown in an alpine house or greenhouse/conservatory using a specialist alpine plant compost based on loam with added lime. Avoid wetting the foliage
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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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