![]() ![]() The majority of primula auriculas have plain green leaves and can easily be grown in the garden as well. Some varieties have leaves that are completely dusted with this white meal, and also like to be protected from the rain. ![]() These types are best sheltered from hard rain as it spoils their amazing appearance. The finest types have a lovely white ‘meal’ or ‘paste’ in a ring on the flower’s surface or petal edges. You can leave them outside all year, as cold doesn’t bother them. A sandy soil mix suits them best, and small clay pots prevent overwatering. They have a sweet ‘grandmother’ perfume, and bloom from March until June. Some are generic seedlings blooming for the first time. We have a wonderful selection of blooming- size primula auricula plants in stock right now. I think that is so much better than today’s equivalent of a home theatre!! Auriculas or ‘Avatar’ - your choice !! These elaborate outdoor stages were to display their auricula collection, for admirers to gaze at. They still are. People built ‘auricula theatres’ onto their stately homes . True blue, true green (!!!), brown, red, yellow, grey, white, orange, yellow, purple, black … have I missed any ? In England and Scotland, entire shows have been devoted just to ‘auriculas’ since the 1720′s. No other plant on earth comes in such a range of colours. They are happy in 4″ clay pots their entire lives. I have been enamoured with these charming, hardy perennials for over 25 years.
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