GardenWizzPlant Care Card

Primula auricula

Primula auricula · Perennial

Hardiness
H5 Hardy — cold winter (to −15 to −10°C)
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Height × Spread
20–50 cm × 25–50 cm
Soil
well-drained, humus-rich, neutral to alkaline (limey)
Flowering
March–May
Toxicity
Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

The Gardening Year

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🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower

Watch out for

Vine weevil: Repot into fresh compost annually and use biological nematodes or systemic controls if infestation is severe.

Aphids: Squash by hand, blast off with water, or use insecticidal soap; encourage natural predators like ladybirds.

Grey mould (Botrytis): Improve air circulation, avoid wetting foliage, and remove affected plant material promptly.

Primula leaf spot: Remove infected leaves immediately and maintain good garden hygiene to prevent spread.

Primula rust: Remove and destroy infected leaves as soon as symptoms are seen to reduce inoculum.

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