#PURPLE AURICULA FULL#
They will fully enjoy the spring sun before the shrubs unfolds their umbrella of leaves, and will be protected from the summer sun when the shrubs are in full leaf. Plant them under deciduous shrubs, such as Acers (Maples), Viburnums, Philadelphus (Mock Orange), Hamamelis (Witch Hazels) or Rose shrubs. They look fabulous by themselves but can be planted with companion plants.Feed as they come into growth and stop when they finish flowering.Remove decaying leaves to reduce risk of fungal infections, discard old blooms to avoid rot in the crown. If grown in pots, repot into fresh compost each year. They require little attention, aside from division, every 2-3 years, in early spring or fall.Make sure they sit in a partially shaded spot protected from the hot summer sun and the soil does not dry out. While they can stand more sun than many other primulas, they always do better in dappled shade.
Sharp drainage is vital (they dislike wet feet) and heavy clay soils are best avoided. They thrive and are almost indestructible if planted in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade.They bloom for up to 3 months (in normal weather conditions) and sometimes flower again in the fall. They usually enjoy a long flowering season extending from mid to late spring.While their flowers are quite large, they are not as fragrant as the Border Primulas. They do not display farina on their flowers or leaves, and can be safely planted outside as they will not spoil in the rain. Alpine Auriculas are noted for their flat, rounded petals and the gradual shading of their petals - dark towards their heart and light at the petal tips.These are best kept out of the rain when they flower, to avoid spoiling their pretty faces. Border Auriculas are often sweetly scented and some varieties are heavily dusted with a white powder (meal or farina) on their leaves or flowers.All look terrific in large containers, or planted in groups at the edge of borders, along paths or in rockeries. There are hundreds of cultivars available. These evergreen perennial plants are incredibly diverse in size and come in almost every color imaginable. Hardy and exquisite, Border and Alpine Auriculas are vigorous, free-flowering primroses that are strong and sturdy enough to withstand most weather conditions and be grown in the garden.
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