auricula 'Adrian'

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An evergreen, perennial, alpine auricula, up to 20cm tall, with rosettes of light green leaves. Clusters of purple flowers, paler at the margins, with a pale cream centre, are produced on short stems in mid- to late spring

Scientific classification

Species: auricula 'Adrian' (Primula auricula 'Adrian')
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: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of auricula 'Adrian'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of auricula 'Adrian'

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auricula 'Adrian' care guide

Keep compost lightly moist with excellent drainage
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Keep compost lightly moist with excellent drainage

Fertilizing

Very light alpine feed in spring growth period

Pruning

Deadhead, and remove dead or damaged leaves, as necessary

Propagation

Propagate by division or 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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