alpine auricula - deep blue shading to light blue. Grow in cold greenhouse or plant outside in cool, moist, well-drained soil. Old variety grown since 1914. Height 15cm. Flowers April. Evergreen clump forming. Beautiful shaded flowers held above rosettes of fleshy broad leaves.
Common NameBear's Ear, Mountain Cowslip, Auricula
Approx Height (10 yrs.)7.5-15 cm (3-6")
Soil TypeAll
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSun, Semi Shade
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeSpring
Flower ColourPurple, Pink
FragranceFragrant
Plant TypeAlpines