38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh,
Alexandra
Primula x pubescens
Garden Auricula
$15
15cm Pot
Mature height:
10 - 20 cm
Mature width:
15 - 25 cm
A charming, compact perennial forming a neat rosette of thick, often powdery, evergreen leaves. Produces short, sturdy stems topped with clusters of showy, fragrant, multi-coloured, velvety flowers in spring.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Moist, rich, fertile, well-drained loam; likes cool roots.
Sunlight
Partial shade to bright, indirect light; dislikes hot sun.
Flower
Clusters of showy, fragrant, multi-coloured velvety flowers in spring.
Care & Maintenance
Primula x pubescens is a beautiful, early-season, alpine perennial that thrives in cool, moist, rock garden spots.
• Plant in semi-shaded, moist, cool garden soil spots.
• Remove old, tattered leaves in the late winter.
• Water regularly during dry spells in the summer.
• Hardy against frost and cold Central Otago winds.
Common Uses for
Primula x pubescens
01
Rockery Focal
Provides delicate, high-detail, colourful interest in cool, shaded stone pockets.
02
Container Jewel
Packs small, high-end pots with a neat, colourful, structural cushion.
03
Shaded Border Edge
Outlines paths in cool, shaded garden zones with a bright floral ribbon.
04
Collector's Garden
Highly valued for its intricate, velvet-like, diverse floral colour patterns.
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We’re a local, onsite nursery located in Alexandra.
All plants are selected and purchased in person so you can see quality, size, and suitability before you buy.
38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh, Alexandra
Opening Hours
You’re welcome to visit during our open hours, or arrange a time that suits you by appointment.
August - May:
Tue, Wed, Thu | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
June - July:
By Appointment Only