alpine auricula - Pretty mauve-blue shades with light centre. Grow in cold greenhouse or plant outside in cool, moist, well-drained soil. Height 15cm. Flowers April. Evergreen. Best grown out of direct sunlight from March to September. They look particularly attractive in clay pots where they were traditionally shown in a 'theatre'.
Common NameMountain Cowslip
Approx Height (10 yrs.)7.5-15 cm (3-6")
Soil TypeSandy Loam
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSun, Semi Shade
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeSpring
Evergreen/DeciduousEvergreen
Plants for PollinatorsPlants for Pollinators
Flower ColourPink
Plant TypeAlpines