auricula 'Lee Paul'

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Lee Paul' is an evergreen, perennial, alpine auricula, up to 20cm tall, with rosettes of light green leaves. Clusters of dark red flowers, with broad, light orange edges and bright yellow centres, are produced on short stems in mid- to late spring

auricula 'Lee Paul'

Scientific classification

Species
auricula 'Lee Paul' (Primula auricula 'Lee Paul')
Genus
Primula
Family
Primulaceae
Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity
Conservatory Greenhouse · Alpine Rockery
Plant type
0.1-0.5 metres
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
Evergreen
Foliage
Clump forming
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of auricula 'Lee Paul'

Distribution map

Distribution of the original taxon: Primula auricula
  • Native
  • Introduced
  • Cultivated

Source:WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries:WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of auricula 'Lee Paul'

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auricula 'Lee Paul' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Ideal temperature

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 but deadhead after flowering, and remove dead or damaged leaves as necessary

Propagation

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

Growing

Alpine auriculas are best grown 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. Alternatively, grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade

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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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