![]() ![]() They can be a little tricky to grow outside needing well drained sites that have good light yet are shaded from the worst of the midday summer sun. Our Plants – Primula auriculaĪnyway back to our modest collection of about 100 varieties. Here is a classification page from the Auricula and Primula Society. There is an interesting blog article here Those who would like further details can look at the following sites for an in depth analysis. They are subdivided into four main groups – Show, Alpine, Border and Other. ![]() During the wars many varieties were lost as food production took priority but as we journey well into the 21 st century they are more popular than ever. Over the next few hundred years they gained in popularity. This may or may not be true but it adds to a good story. Tradition has it that the first plants were introduced into Great Britain by Flemish weavers fleeing from religious persecution. By the early 1600’s there were many varieties on the plant circuit. They appear to have been grown on the continent way back in the sixteenth century. The modern ‘Auriculas’ or ‘Bears Ears’ are almost certainly a hybrid between P. Add doubles and Stripes and now you are getting the picture. Some varieties, especially in the ’show’ division have greyish mealy foliage that set off the colours amazingly. Many are multicoloured with distinct bands giving them an almost painted look. It is understandable that their brightly coloured blooms are not to everyone’s taste. A bit Marmite-like, you either love them or you hate them! Flamboyant flowers are borne during April and May and are a sight to behold. If you are able to visit us from mid-March to April, we are sure you will enjoy browsing through our Alpine Sales area where, as well as a fine selection of Primula auricula, there are many other small treasures to be discovered.These are certainly plants that are collected by plant enthusiasts. They will always perform best in the protected environment of a cold greenhouse. 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’. These are suitable for a sheltered garden or cold greenhouse cultivation. 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. Auriculas are a long-established speciality at Ashwood. ![]()
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