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auricula 'Ellen Thompson'

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Ellen Thompson' is an evergreen, perennial, alpine auricula, up to 20cm tall, with rosettes of light green leaves. Clusters of red-purple flowers with paler edges and creamy-white centres, are produced on short stems in mid- to late spring

Scientific classification

Species: auricula 'Ellen Thompson' (Primula auricula 'Ellen Thompson')
Genus: Primula
Family: Primulaceae

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Alpine Rockery · Conservatory Greenhouse
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
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Distribution of auricula 'Ellen Thompson'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of auricula 'Ellen Thompson'

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auricula 'Ellen Thompson' care guide

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