Primula auricula 'Cinnamon' (Primrose)
Primrose 'Cinnamon', Bear's Ears 'Cinnamon', Alpine Auricula Primrose
Primula auricula 'Cinnamon' is an evergreen perennial forming a rosette of pale gray-green leaves, topped with sturdy stems bearing fragrant, soft coppery-orange, fully double flowers. Blooming profusely from mid to late spring, the lovely blooms look great at the front of borders or in containers.
- Grows up to 4-6 in. tall (10-15 cm).
- A full sun or part shade lover, it is best grown in humus-rich, moderately fertile, consistently moist, well-drained soils.
- This plant is very versatile and can be used in beds and borders, cottage gardens, city gardens, or in containers. Perfect for underplanting shrubs and roses.
- A low-maintenance plant (cut back after flowering). Watch out for pests such as aphids, vine weevils, slugs, leaf and bud eelworms, leaf-mining flies, and glasshouse red spider mites. May be subject to leaf spot, primula brown core, and gray molds.
- Propagate by division in the fall or after flowering.
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Requirements
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 | Primula - Primrose |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) |
Height | 4" – 6" (10cm – 15cm) |
Spread | 4" – 6" (10cm – 15cm) |
Spacing | 8" (20cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
© Martin Ogden and www.teddingtongardener.com
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
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 | Primula - Primrose |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) |
Height | 4" – 6" (10cm – 15cm) |
Spread | 4" – 6" (10cm – 15cm) |
Spacing | 8" (20cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |