Overview
Primula auricula 'Forest Red Mist' (Au/d) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Primula, part of the Primulaceae family, with semi-evergreen foliage. Primula auricula 'Forest Red Mist' (Au/d) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4, H5, H6, H7. Suggested uses include borders, containers, woodland gardens, rock gardens, bedding, wildflower meadows, wildlife gardens, coastal gardens and cottage gardens.
About
Primula auricula 'Forest Red Mist' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Primula genus, known for its semi-evergreen foliage and basal rosette of simple leaves. This perennial plant produces upright stems bearing salver-shaped or bell-shaped flowers in spring and summer. It thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soils of various types and pH levels, preferring sheltered locations with full sun to partial shade on south, east, or west-facing aspects. Hardy across UK zones H4 to H7, it is suitable for diverse garden settings including borders, containers, woodland and rock gardens, as well as wildflower and cottage gardens.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Primula
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4, H5, H6, H7
Plant details
Primula auricula 'Forest Red Mist' (Au/d) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump-forming
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Containers, Woodland gardens, Rock gardens, Bedding, Wildflower meadows, Wildlife gardens, Coastal gardens, Cottage gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Primula auricula 'Forest Red Mist' (Au/d)
- Propagation
- Seed, Root basal cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Vine weevil, Slugs, Leaf and bud eelworms, Leaf-mining flies, Glasshouse red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- Leaf spot, Grey moulds
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Primula auricula 'Forest Red Mist' (Au/d)?
Primula auricula 'Forest Red Mist' (Au/d) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Primula auricula 'Forest Red Mist' (Au/d) need?
Primula auricula 'Forest Red Mist' (Au/d) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Primula auricula 'Forest Red Mist' (Au/d) hardy in the UK?
Primula auricula 'Forest Red Mist' (Au/d) has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Primula auricula 'Forest Red Mist' (Au/d)?
Seed, Root basal cuttings.
More in the Primula genus
- Primula 'Orange With Yellow'
- Primula auricula 'Erica' (Au/A)
- Primula auricula 'Forest Pretty Woman' (Au/d)
- Primula auricula 'Forest Scarlet Woman' (Au/d)
- Primula auricula 'Geldersome Green' (Au/S)
- Primula auricula 'Geordie' (Au/A)
- Primula auricula 'Gloire de Dijon' (Au/S)
- Primula auricula 'Humphrey' (Au/S)