Primrose Auricula Mixed – Seeds (Primula auricula pubescens)

Primrose Auricula Mixed (Primula auricula pubescens) is a treasured perennial, admired for its velvety, jewel-toned flowers often edged with a delicate dusting of silver or white. These compact plants bloom in spring, bringing old-world charm to borders, rock gardens, and containers. Hardy and long-lived, auriculas also provide early nectar for bees and pollinators.

Why Grow "Auricula Mixed"

• Striking mix of velvety, multi-colored blooms

• Hardy perennial with compact growth

• Flowers in spring, adding early garden color

• A traditional favorite among gardeners and collectors

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Primula auricula pubescens)

• Height: 15–25 cm

• Flowering: April–June

• Position: Sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, rockeries, containers, collectors’ displays

Ideal For

• Adding spring charm to borders and beds

• Rock gardens and alpine plantings

• Patio pots and containers

• Collectors seeking unique and traditional varieties

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–March in trays of fine compost

• Germination: 21–30 days at 15–18°C (may be slow and uneven)

• Transplant seedlings to small pots when large enough

• Plant out after frost, spacing 20 cm apart

• Prefers moist but well-drained soil in light shade