Auricula plants8/31/2023 Striped (S/St) these have striped flowers and a paste centre.ĭouble (D) These have double flowers which can become saturated in heavy rain and lie on the soil. Section Auricula is characterized by involute leaf vernation, smooth leaf surfaces, bracts which are shorter than the pedicels, obtuse calyx teeth, the frequent occurrence of exannulate flowers, and colporate pollen grains. Grey – an intermediate form where some leaf colour can be seen.įancy– Show fancies are by definition show auriculas not conforming to any of the other types. White – farina so dense that no leaf green shows through. A most unusual selection with ruffled greenish-purple blooms, Auricula ‘Sword’ is a Green Edge Double Auricula, bred by grower Derek Salt in 1990. Green – no farina present on the leaf-like edge. Show self has a single coloured flower except for the paste centre. This can spoil the look of the flower if rain gets on it. Show (S) The eye of plants in this section is called the paste because it resembles unglazed porcelain: the paste is formed by a waxy substance, farina. There is no farina on the flower and the petal edges are ruffled. There is no farina (white meal) on the flower so it can be grown outside without rain spoiling the flower.īorder (B) The original garden auricula which is strong, sturdy and well able to withstand weather. The flower is shaded from dark to lighter at the edges. Images should be sent to and lets have an Auricula Show.Alpine (A) These are either light or gold centred. In brief Auricula plants need a well-drained compost, they dislike being overwatered in the cooler months. We have more coming from Colin but we would love to share your pictures. Today’s images come from Bill Copland in Banff. The National Auricula and Primula Society (Northern Section), is the oldest of the National Society Sections, being formed in 1873 and celebrating our 150th Anniversary this year. If you want to look into the world of auricula in greater detail then contact The Secretary Scottish Auricula & Primula Society 07972026109 or Colin Ainsworth or look at the Auricula & Primula Society website We have plans to hold workshops and displays Saughton Park but as we are unable to do so at the moment thought we would share some images of named Auriculas grown by Caley members and friends.
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