Overview
Primula auricula 'Toolyn' (Au/S) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Primula, part of the Primulaceae family, with semi-evergreen foliage. Primula auricula 'Toolyn' (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 'Toolyn' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Primula genus, which comprises perennial plants with a basal rosette of simple leaves. This semi-evergreen plant produces salver-shaped or bell-shaped flowers on upright stems during spring and summer. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soils that can be chalk, clay, loam, or sand, with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Suitable for full sun or partial shade, it prefers sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects and is hardy across UK zones H4 to H7. 'Toolyn' is ideal for borders, containers, rock gardens, and various garden styles including cottage and coastal 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 'Toolyn' (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 'Toolyn' (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 'Toolyn' (Au/S)?
Primula auricula 'Toolyn' (Au/S) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Primula auricula 'Toolyn' (Au/S) need?
Primula auricula 'Toolyn' (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 'Toolyn' (Au/S) hardy in the UK?
Primula auricula 'Toolyn' (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 'Toolyn' (Au/S)?
Seed, Root basal cuttings.
More in the Primula genus
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- Primula auricula 'Erica' (Au/A)
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- Primula auricula 'Forest Scarlet Woman' (Au/d)
- Primula auricula 'Geldersome Green' (Au/S)
- Primula auricula 'Geordie' (Au/A)
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