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Succeeding
with primula auricula
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Pops Plants is a small privately owned nursery
on the edge of the New Forest, in the South
of England. Partners Gil Dawson & Lesley Roberts
enthusiastically specialise in growing primula
auricula particularly the old Florists varieties.
Their collection has grown to more than 300
varieties of show, slpine, double, striped and
border auriculas and includes many old and scarce
varieties. They produce all their own plants
for sale and do not use any micropropagation.
Care of Auriculas:
Auriculas are hardy perennial plants, which
will put up with the coldest weather conditions.
They are happiest though in a well-drained soil
not too rich and gritty.
It is more usual to grow the Florists auriculas
particularly the "self" and the "Edges" with
some protection from the heavy rain during the
winter and spring.
This helps maintain the beauty of the farina
or paste. A cold greenhouse with plenty of ventilation
all year, or a frame, which is open on warm
days, will do very well. They can stand outside
in a cool, shady position during the summer.
Auriculas are usually grown in 3.5 inch or smaller
pots clay or plastic and divided by offsets
each year to maintain plant stock and the quality
of the blooms.
Compost
suggestion:
One bucket of John Innes No.2
½ Bucket of Multi-purpose compost
2 litre pots of 3-6mm grit
One litre pot of washed sand
One litre of washed sand
One handful of crushed charcoal
mix thoroughly!
Watering: It is most important not to
over water, particularly in the winter. Auriculas
need only occasional watering while they are
dormant. The cold is no problem to them, sitting
in a soggy pot is likely to be fatal.
It is natural for leaves to die off after turning
yellow. When they do, remove them very gently
to avoid rotting around the neck of the plant.
Hosta
hints
Passion
for peonies
Composting with
worms
Growing Cymbidium
orchids
Growing
Phalaenopsis orchids
Making
the most of clematis
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