Primula Auricula - Mixed Colors is a unique Primrose. The leaves are thick and waxy that are held in a low evergreen rosette. Clusters of fragrant flowers come in shades of yellow, mauve, olive, pink, wine, and red, and usually have a contrasting eye. These plants were very popular in Victorian gardens. They have a blooming season that lasts from early Spring to late Spring, grows best in partial shade and will grow between 6 – 8 inches tall. These flowers will attract pollinators to your garden such as Butterflies and Bees while being resistant to Deer and Rabbits. They make great cut flowers, do well in containers, borders, and can be used for edging.
10+ seed per pack
Planting Zone: 2 – 9
Part Shade
Height: 6 inches – 8 inches
Width: 6 inches – 8 inches
Attracts Butterflies ad Bees
Fragrant
Great for Cut Flowers, Containers, Borders, Edging
Deer and Rabbit resistant
Native : central Europe, including the western Alps, Jura Mountains, the Vosges, the Black Forest and the Tatra
Sowing Advice from a great English Nursery
Primula seeds may be sown in good light conditions at any time onto a loam-based compost, barely cover so that around 50% are still visible. We never use artificial heat, primulas are COOL germinators! As a rule best temperatures are usually between 10 and 15 degrees C. (e.g. a cool greenhouse or northerly window sill) PLEASE NOTE: Temperatures exceeding 15 C can prevent germination, and above 20 C expect very little germination as seeds can go dormant as a protective measure. Germination can take up to 6 weeks, but sometimes takes much longer.
I urge anyone buying seed to do their homework on germination, I have not raised and cannot raise many of these plants as I am sub-tropics here in St Augustine, Florida. All seed are NOT alike! There are so many different factors in germination and not doing a search is throwing your money away. I want everyone to be successful when growing your flowers from seed it is the most rewarding experience in Gardening and you can do it, if you give the seed what it needs to grow. I always check 3 sites of info to choose how I will go about it. It is not hard to do, if you do it right!
SEED GERMINATION TIP!!!!!!!
ONLY GERMINATE A SMALL PORTION AT A TIME.
