The leaves are held over the winter and blooms in the late spring. Good drainage is needed and a bright position.
Easier from off sets eased off the mature plant
By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Auricula Primrose about 105 days before your last frost date .
Auriculas appreciate the good drainage of an alpine garden or rockery but are traditionally potted into clay pots and displayed on shelving, to bring the blooms closer to be admired
Auricula Primrose is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.These estimates for how long Auricula Primrose takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
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Our when to plant Auricula Primrose estimates are relative to your last frost date.
Auriculas were fashionable in Edwardian times when gardeners competed to show the best and most unusual blooms on their Auricular Theatres (a set of shelves to display the clay pots with flowering Auriculars brought closer to the eye for easier admiration)