alpine auricula - brown shades with gold centre. Grow in cold greenhouse or plant outside in cool, moist, well-drained soil. Height 15cm. Flowers April. Evergreen. Rosettes of broad fleshy leaves, clump forming. Flowers are usually flat-faced with deep colour often fading towards the edge.
Common NameMountain Cowslip Bear's Ear
Approx Height (10 yrs.)7.5-15 cm (3-6")
Soil TypeAll
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSun, Semi Shade
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeSpring
Flower ColourOrange
FragranceFragrant
Plant TypeAlpines