PRIMULA auricula Athene

Edge. Grey white edge. Black body. Lightly fragrant. Flowers March-May. Ht. 15cm. Sp. 15cm. Well drained soil. Allow natural light in the winter and spring but shade in the hot summer, shelter from wet in the winter. Hardy. Bred by David Hadfield 1996 Commonly known as Mountain Cowslips or Bear's Ears the first species forms and natural hybrids originate from the mountain regions of central Europe. They have hybridised over the past 400 years by plant enthusiasts to create the thousands of varieties we have available today. In brief auricula plants need a well-drained compost, they dislike being over watered especially in the winter. They require shading from scorching sun in the summer but good natural daylight in the winter and early spring.  Primula auriculas are hardy to cold and suffer from few pests and diseases. They can easily be propagated via division of the rosettes. We recommend growing Auriculas in display pots rather than in the border as they can be easily swamped by other herbaceous plants. Click here for full Auricula growing details and how and when to order.