

When the plants have formed their first pair of true leaves, thin the plants to 10cm (4") apart and firm the soil around the bases. Aim to encourage the root to look further down for water, and you will have a more relaxed summer and a finer show of flowers in the long run. Water gently if the weather is dry for a period, but do not water too often as this will encourage the roots to form just below the surface and you will be watering all summer long to save your plants.

Sow the seed carefully and thinly, aiming to get a seed every 2cm (3/4") and then gently rake the soil to cover, and firm with the back of the rake. Rows should be approximately 30cm apart and clearly labelled at the end. Find out more about the classifcation of auriculas. Auriculas have come a long way from the simple Primula auricula from which they take their name. Mark out drills in the nursery bed or mark out an area for scattering the seed to rake in afterwards. Related Categories: Auricula Primula Auricula Seeds Auricula Plants Aricula Primula Seed Primroses Or Primulas Or Pansies. Choose a time for sowing when the soil does not stick to your shoes but is moist below the surface and fairly dry on top. Prepare a nursery bed well in advance, ensuring that it is weed free. Spacing 30cm apart for flowering the following summer. This seed selection has a brilliant coloured mixture of large flowering yellow, velvety-red, blue-lilac, creamy white and bicoloured variations borne over a. Gradually harden off and plant out in September or October. Transplant when large enough to handle in 7.5cm. When seedlings are large enough to handle, prick off into pots or boxes and grow on. Once most of the seeds have come up, sprinkle a tiny amount of sieved compost over the roots to anchor them.
