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Show Auriculas are considered to be the star Auricula plants and must have a ring of dense Farina around the eye of the flower. Alpine Auriculas have either a golden yellow or cream centre surrounding the tube. The ‘Long Tom’ pots are silghtly taller than the traditional pot and are useful as Auricula tend to grow a ‘carrot root’ used to anchor the plant in the wild. These Alpine Auriculas look excellentÂ when grown in 3 inch pots. First I will water well and add some dilute feed. I have been please with a powder blue flower that I hope to propagate by division in July.

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The traditional types were stands (Theatres), originally designed specifically to protect the wonderful flowers from wind and rain as well as allow the plants to be 'shown off' when in full flower.Īuricula growers have always been very proud of the plants and flowers that they grow, and when we take a closer look, we can see why.This spring has been a good one for my Auriculas. You can use the traditional black cloth behind the plants, however any makeshift stand will do the job. If you have a collection this is a great way to show them off.

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So variety in Primula auricula is fascinating, we know of individual growers with over 1000 cultivars, and that's just in the UK. Perhaps the 'original'Auriculas and as the name suggests they are easy to grow in the garden border.ĭoubles - As with all doubles, a double flower, or enough petals to cover the centre.

Fancy - The ones that do not fit in above, but have 'pastes'Īlpines - These have a single colour in the centre and are perhaps the easiest for the beginner.īorders - A hardy garden group, many are fragrant and some varieties have been available for many years.

Striped - Irregular stripes, very popular for many years, fell out of favour, however with new releaes are making a comeback.

Se have a petal with one colour and a ring around the stamen in the centre

Edged - A frosty, icing edge around the dark petal.

Show - These have a second colour near the yellow tube center called a farina or 'paste', it is a white colour The modern Auricula falls into 4 main sections with sub sections We are by no means experts on Primula Auricula, this however here is an attempt to explain a little about the various types of Auriculas that you may see in a show, and that you can find for sale from specialist nurseries. Allen Harkes, Derek Parsons, Derek Salt and Richard Austin have all been great contributors to recent developments. Some varities are harder than others, and for perfect flowers a greenhouse or protected position will be best.Īs with all plants hybridisers are busy developing new and different types, growers such as Barnhaven. You will get better flowering in the cooler climates, with some plants flowering over 2 months. It does change color as it ages, getting lighter, the most intense color is when the flower first opens. With a buttery golden centre, a ring af maroon and an outer of peach cream.

Slow release fertilizer, especially in pots.Ī few outstanding named varities can be found and one of the bright stars is Primula Auriculas Sirius.

Try a ratio of 1:5, this will prevent problems during winter when rains can flood poorly drained pots and the Auricula plants will just rot. If you are growing Auricula in containers or pots then you may need to amend the potting mix with with some perlite to improve drainage. Moring sun and dappled shad ein the afternoon, and make sure that air movement is good, this really helps prevent problems. They need a very well drained soil, a good loamy soil is best.

These wonderful yet little grown plants are a little different in terms of care and cultivation to their relations (primulas). With this group of plants we are looking at the fascinating, should I say beautiful cultivars available for sale, with flowers that never cease to amaze.Īuricula 'Rabley Heath' is pictured right, this one is classified as a 'Light centered Alpine' and is named after an area in Herefordshire. Auriculas are a fascinating group of plants that have developed from the species by hybridizers over many years.