Often naturalized in grass, they are easy to grow in regular good garden soil with adequate moisture. Veris flowers in June producing clusters of flowers on a single stem. The "Cowslip" is the most widespread of all wild Primula. Denticulata frequently self-seeds may be propagated by root cuttings, but plant division is easier and you will have larger plants more quickly. The large resting bud is susceptible to rotting in the spring if winter mulch is not removed as early as is safe since the soil may remain too wet. To prevent this damage, divide the larger clumps about every two years, which gives them more space and better drainage. If found in time, they can be pushed back into the soil or replanted. In winter, it dies back to a large fleshy resting bud that is easily heaved out by the frosts of winter. In cultivation, provide ample water, good drainage and a humus rich soil. In the wild, it grows in moist meadows and slopes. As the season progresses the stems elongate and the leaves get very large - so give it some room. villosa.Ĭalled the "Drumstick" primrose because of its large ball of blossoms on tall sturdy stems blooms early in the spring before the leaves have fully matured in colors of purple, magenta, lavender and white. There are also reported successes in growing other primula in the Auricula section, such as P. Propagate by division, rooting offsets and seed. hirsuta exceptionally hardy even in persistent rain long lived and do well in rockeries. Good for rock gardens propagate from seed or cuttings. Usually tooth-edged leaves on small sized plants often coated in white or golden meal or farina, flowering in early May with flowers of blue, lavender, bright pinks and white. Smaller plants grow them drier in the fall and winter Good for rock gardens or a cold/alpine greenhouse propagate by division, cuttings or seeds. It can be washed off by rain or watering directly onto the plant. It is not known what purpose this substance serves. It is a protein enzyme or flavonoid made in a plant gland. * Paste, meal, farina or farinose: a white or yellow powdery substance on many primroses. Auricula are easily grown from seed or offsets. #Primula auricula plants for sale full#They seem to be especially happy when planted in close proximity to rocks, perhaps because this provides for a cool root run which helps to sustain them in full sun. auricula will grow in most garden soil with excellent drainage. Sharp sand, rock chips and gravel can be worked into garden soil around the roots of auriculas to provide the sharper drainage they need.Īuriculas bloom in the early spring, around the end of May and into June. In cultivation they will grow in full sun to light shade with well-drained, semi-rich mineral soil. In the wild, they grow in very well drained, gravelly or rocky soils with adequate humus. Very hardy, alpine plants with thick leathery leaves, various colored fragrant flower clusters on strong stems, often with a mealy powdery coating or farina* on many or all parts of the plant.
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