![]() Growers generally add grit in the form of coarse sand and/or fine gravel to their potting or garden soil. They do not tolerate acidity and want neutral to slightly alkaline soil. ![]() Clusters of fragrant flowers appear through the spring, in muted shades of yellow, olive, mauve. – Origin: The common primrose is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae, which is native to Western and southern Europe, northwest Africa, also parts of South-west Asia. Auriculas thrive in a moist, well drained soil. Leaves are thick and waxy, held in a low evergreen rosette. These types do not have any farina or meal on flower or foliage. The corolla is sharply gradated from a darker hue near the centre to a lighter one at the rim. Specialists sub-divide them further into Light Centred, Gold Centred, and Laced. – Deer & Rabbit resistant: Deer and rabbits usually leave them alone as they both do not like the texture. Alpine Auriculas are show flowers and are subject to rigorous specifications and restrictions. Can remove spent flower and foliage to keep a tidy plant and freshen growth but not necessary. – Care: Generally low maintenance and easy to grow. – Attracts: Bees, butterflies and all sorts of beneficial pollinators. – Soil: Preferably dry to medium moisture but well drained soil. – Position: Deep Shade, Dappled Sunlight. Growing: Primula auricula VELVET PURPLE PRIMROSE If you live in a dry climate where summer and spring are very hot, mulching might be of benefit because this will maintain moisture in the soil and keep the roots cool. Primula auricula, a summary of key facts. Search from 996 Auricula stock photos, pictures and royalty-free images from iStock. Its light-colored foliage and original flowers will definitely find their spot in flower beds and along edges in your garden. Related to the common primula, auriculas have rosettes of semi-evergreen foliage topped by upright stems with circular flowers in bold colours. You just have to water them regularly, keep the soil enriched, and remove dried or dead leaves occasionally. Primula auricula is a small perennial that is easy to identify and simple to grow. Auriculas are alpine plants, prized for their showy, jewel-like blooms and are traditionally displayed in individual pots on shelves in ‘theatres’. Primulas are generally pretty low maintenance, you don’t have to spend a lot of energy having to prune and care for it. Please see our plant list to see which varieties we currently have available. A tough shade performer that is also frost hardy. Here at Swallowfields we have just over 100 types of auricula in our collection, many of which are available for sale. They love shade – Deep Shade to a little Dappled Sunlight or early Morning Sun. Very happy in well watered pots or containers. Neatest little clumps of bloom and foliage growing to just 20cm in full bloom. ![]() Primula auricula VELVET PURPLE PRIMROSE has neat growth and enjoys Deep Shade to Partial Sunlight.
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