They will always perform best in the protected environment of a cold greenhouse. 1100 herbarium specimens, field observations and molecular (ITS, AFLPs) evidence, Primula sect. Show auriculas will grow outside in a sheltered position but heavy rain and wind will wash away the meal on the flowers and foliage. We offer an excellent range of plants of Show auriculas raised from cuttings. Named varieties of ‘Show’ auriculas have powdery ‘meal’ or ‘farina’ on the flowers and foliage and their various forms includes ‘selfs’, ‘edged’, ‘stripes’ and ‘fancies’. As with all Primulas, auriculas can be troubled with vine weevil, however we find that repotting once a year is an effective preventative method. They’re also ideal for growing in containers. These are suitable for a sheltered garden or cold greenhouse cultivation. The plants look best in a rock garden grown in groups in the shade of rocks or shrubby rock plants’, but they also thrive in humus-rich, well-drained woodland borders in light dappled shade. Named varieties of ‘ Alpine’ and ‘Double’ auriculas raised from cuttings are also offered for sale as flowering-sized plants. Available as flowering-sized plants, plug plants or seed, they are suitable for both garden and cold greenhouse cultivation.
‘Alpine’ auriculas have blooms of intensely rich colour, wonderful shading and delightful fragrance, produced from mid-March to April.
Primula auricula Ashwood ‘Alpine’ Strain has been developed here at Ashwood as a result of careful hand-pollination and selection. These beautiful plants are one of the simple pleasures of the Spring garden and their jewel-like beauty, exquisite forms and subtle fragrance never fail to captivate. Primula auricula, often known as auricula, mountain cowslip or bears ear, is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae, that grows on basic. Auriculas are a long-established speciality at Ashwood.
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