Primula auricula
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PRIMROSE
Family: Primulaceae
GROWING GUIDE
Geographic Origin:
Alps, Apennines, Carpathians.
Plant Group:
Perennial.
Hardiness:
Sunset zones: 1-10,12-24.
USDA zones: 3-8.
Mature size:
Height: 8 inches (20 cm).
Width: 10 inches (25 cm).
Flowering period:
May.
Flowering attributes:
Yellow to almost white centers, and plum to burgundy petals.
Leaf attributes:
Evergreen, oval, toothed gray-green leaves forming a rosette.
Growth habit:
Clump forming.
Light:
Full sun to partial shade.
Soil:
Moist, humus rich, neutral soil; will also thrive in heavy moisture retentive clay.
Feeding:
Side dress with compost and a complete organic fertilizer in spring.
Propagation Methods:
Sow seed and keep at 64-71ºF (18-22ºC) for 2-4 weeks, then
move to temperatures at 24-39ºF (-4 to +4ºC) for 4-6 weeks. | Divide in early spring.
Rainy Side Notes
I bought these from a plant sale at the end of the day. I couldn't believe these were overlooked and no one realized what a gem of a primrose these were. They have faithfully come back every year and are easy to grow in a raised bed.
Debra Teachout-Teashon
Photographed in author's garden.
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