Primula auricula - P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Primula alpina.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * very beautiful in a tub * wintergreen * deer resistant

Growth habit
Rosette-like.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper layers of soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
Primula auricula forms bell-shaped, yellow, red and pink flowers arranged in umbels from April. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Tub, rock garden, perennial border, alpine garden