downy auricula 'Rufus'
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A vigorous, rosette-forming, evergreen perennial with spoon-shaped, toothed pale green foliage and sturdy stems producing brick-red flowers with a yellow eye in late winter to spring. Ideal for a rock garden
Scientific classification
- Species
- downy auricula 'Rufus' (Primula × pubescens 'Rufus')
- Genus
- Primula
- Family
- Primulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- 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
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of downy auricula 'Rufus'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of downy auricula 'Rufus'
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downy auricula 'Rufus' care guide
- Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged, good drainage is essential.
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged, good drainage is essential.
Fertilizing
FertilizingApply a diluted balanced fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during growth.
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or after flowering
Growing
GrowingGrow in full sun or partial shade in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to primula leaf spot, primula brown core and grey moulds
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, vine weevil, slugs, leaf and bud eelworms, leaf-mining flies and glasshouse red spider mite
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