Auricula
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Posted by admin | Posted in Flowers and plants database | Posted on 13-11-2006
Tags: alpine auricula, border auricula, growing auricula, spring flower auricula
There are two kinds of spring-flowering auricula, the alpine and border.
Border auriculas
They are ideally suited to the British climate, and are typically found in cottage gardens, many having sweetly scented flowers. The yellow varieties, such as the late spring ‘Old Irish Scented’, have the strongest scents. Some old types have splendid names, such as ‘Rosemarket Rackler’ and ‘George Swinford’s Leathercoat’. ‘Old Irish Blue’ is still one of the best and most sought-after border auriculas.
Alpine Auriculas
Auricula site and soil preferences
Provide bright sun or light, partial shade and fertile, well-drained compost. Add handfuls of grit to John Innes No2 and mix well together.