Overview
Primula auricula 'Geldersome Green' (Au/S) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Primula, part of the Primulaceae family, with semi-evergreen foliage. Primula auricula 'Geldersome Green' (Au/S) 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 'Geldersome Green' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Primula genus, known for its semi-evergreen foliage and upright flowering stems. Like other Primula species, it features a basal rosette of simple leaves and salver-shaped or bell-shaped flowers. This cultivar thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soils, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, and prefers sheltered positions with full sun or partial shade, particularly on south, east, or west-facing aspects. It is hardy in UK zones H4 to H7 and is suitable for a variety of garden settings such as borders, containers, rock gardens, and woodland areas, with interest in spring and summer.
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 'Geldersome Green' (Au/S) 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 'Geldersome Green' (Au/S)
- 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 'Geldersome Green' (Au/S)?
Primula auricula 'Geldersome Green' (Au/S) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Primula auricula 'Geldersome Green' (Au/S) need?
Primula auricula 'Geldersome Green' (Au/S) 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 'Geldersome Green' (Au/S) hardy in the UK?
Primula auricula 'Geldersome Green' (Au/S) 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 'Geldersome Green' (Au/S)?
Seed, Root basal cuttings.
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- Primula auricula 'Forest Scarlet Woman' (Au/d)
- Primula auricula 'Geordie' (Au/A)
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