Overview
Primula auricula 'Sarah Gisby' (Au/d) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Primula, part of the Primulaceae family, with semi-evergreen foliage. Primula auricula 'Sarah Gisby' (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 'Sarah Gisby' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Primulaceae family. Like other Primula species, it features a basal rosette of simple, semi-evergreen leaves and produces salver-shaped or bell-shaped flowers on upright stems. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade, preferring sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects with fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including borders, containers, and rock gardens, it is hardy across several UK hardiness zones and flowers 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 'Sarah Gisby' (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 'Sarah Gisby' (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 'Sarah Gisby' (Au/d)?
Primula auricula 'Sarah Gisby' (Au/d) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Primula auricula 'Sarah Gisby' (Au/d) need?
Primula auricula 'Sarah Gisby' (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 'Sarah Gisby' (Au/d) hardy in the UK?
Primula auricula 'Sarah Gisby' (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 'Sarah Gisby' (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 Red Mist' (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)