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How to Grow and Care for Auricula

Auricula, also known as Bear's ear, Mountain cowslip, Auricula primrose, Primrose, Garden auricula

Auricula requires well-draining soil to prevent root rot and benefits from regular watering while ensuring the soil isn't waterlogged. A special care point for auricula is to protect them from excessive wet conditions, particularly in winter. This plant thrives in cooler environments with good air circulation and requires some protection from intense midday sun, highlighting a preference for partial shade.

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Watering schedule: Every week

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Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Auricula

ToughnessHigh
Care LevelMedium
LifespanPerennial, Annual
Watering ScheduleEvery week
Sunlight RequirementsPartial sun
Soil TypeGarden Soil
Soil pH5.5-6.5
Planting TimeLate spring, Summer, Early fall
Hardiness Zones
3-7
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Varieties of Auricula
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Auricula 'Blue Velvet'

Auricula 'Blue Velvet' is an evergreen perennial that differs from its parent Auricula due to the bright blue flowers with white centers for which it is named. This coloration is a striking contrast to the yellow flowers typical of the parent plant. This garden favorite grows blooms throughout the spring months.

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Auricula 'Lucy Locket'

Auricula 'Lucy Locket' is an Auricula cultivar, selected to have larger and more attractive flowers. Compared to the solid yellow bell-shaped flowers of its parent plant, this cultivar is bred to produce large lemon-yellow flowers that have yellow centers surrounded by prominent white rings. It is further distinguished by its velvety blue-green leaves.

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Auricula 'Piers Telford'

Cultivated by Derek Telford, auricula 'Piers Telford' will return each year with unique flowers that resemble mini sunflowers with a ring of scarlet petals surrounding a bold yellow center. This auricula is often used as an ornamental plant that will add a beautiful feature to any garden.

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Auricula 'Ancient Society'

A cultivar of auricula, auricula 'Ancient Society' is an evergreen perennial with fragrant and evocative two-tone flowers, which bloom only in spring. It prefers partial shade but can tolerate full sun in cooler regions. This plant appreciates rich, dark soil and works well as a window-box species.

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Auricula 'Taffeta'

A cultivar of auricula, auricula 'Taffeta' produces stunning, fragrant, tricolored flowers with tones of magenta and white with yellow centers. This cultivar requires full sun and blooms in from mid-spring to early summer. It is noted as being especially appropriate for greenhouses.

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