Overview
Primula auricula 'Lottie Files' (Au/A) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Primula, part of the Primulaceae family, with semi-evergreen foliage. Primula auricula 'Lottie Files' (Au/A) 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 'Lottie Files' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Primulaceae family. Like other Primula, it features a basal rosette of semi-evergreen leaves and produces salver-shaped or bell-shaped flowers on upright stems. This cultivar thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soils including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, and is suited to full sun or partial shade with sheltered exposure. Hardy across several UK zones, it is ideal 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 'Lottie Files' (Au/A) 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 'Lottie Files' (Au/A)
- 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 'Lottie Files' (Au/A)?
Primula auricula 'Lottie Files' (Au/A) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Primula auricula 'Lottie Files' (Au/A) need?
Primula auricula 'Lottie Files' (Au/A) 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 'Lottie Files' (Au/A) hardy in the UK?
Primula auricula 'Lottie Files' (Au/A) 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 'Lottie Files' (Au/A)?
Seed, Root basal cuttings.
More in the Primula genus
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