Primula x pubescens 'Douglas Prize'
Primula x pubescens 'Douglas Prize'
Primula x pubescens 'Douglas Prize'
Primula x pubescens 'Douglas Prize'
Primula x pubescens 'Douglas Prize'
Primula x pubescens 'Douglas Prize'
Primula x pubescens 'Douglas Prize'
Primula x pubescens 'Douglas Prize'
Primula x pubescens 'Douglas Prize'
Primula x pubescens 'Douglas Prize'
Primula x pubescens 'Douglas Prize'

Primula x pubescens (I) 'Douglas Prize'

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Garden auricula

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Primulaceae

Height

10 - 15 cm​

Flower colour

white, yellow, orange, purple or violet.

Flowering time

May - June

Foliage colour

green

Sunlight

sun - part shade

Soil

humus-rich, fertile, moist, well drained

pH

acid - neutral

Hardiness

hardy

Plant range

garden variety

Primula, is a very large genus of around 500 species in the primrose family, Primulaceae. The genus has a wide distribution, but the majority, about half the species, are native to the Himalayas. They grow in varied habitats, some are excellent rock garden plants, while others thrive in deep, fertile soil in semi-shade. The majority is not drought tolerant.

Propagation:


Division in spring or fall.


Seed - sown in January - February.

Seed not covered and stored at 15-18°C (60-65°F) until germination. 

Garden auriculas are spring flowering hybrids of Primula auricula and other related species in a variety of colours, red, orange, yellow, purple and violet. 'Douglas Prize' is a seed variety in mixed colours.

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