Primrose 'Ancient Society', Bear's Ears 'Ancient Society', Alpine Auricula Primrose
Primula auricula ‘Ancient Society’ is an evergreen, perennial, alpine auricula forming a rosette of lustrous, light green leaves with clusters of scented, deep ruby-red flowers adorned with pale orange-bronze petal tips and a bright golden heart. Hardy and easy to grow, it is perfect for the front of borders, rock gardens and containers.
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Primulaceae |
| Genus | Primula |
| Common names | Primrose |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height |
6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Primulaceae |
| Genus | Primula |
| Common names | Primrose |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height |
6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Primula auricula ‘Ancient Society’ (Primrose) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Primula auricula ‘Ancient Society’ (Primrose) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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