Auriculas are perennial alpine plants belonging to the Primula genus, historically cultivated for their complex and vividly patterned blooms. Horticulturists often grow them in specialized terracotta pots and display them on tiered staging in cool greenhouses to protect their delicate, powdery farina from rain. They are prized by specialized growers and collectors who compete in flower shows, categorizing them into distinct groups such as Edges, Fancies, and Alpines based on their petal markings.
Heard on the job
Keep the auriculas out of direct midday sun and make sure you don't splash water on the leaves, or you'll ruin the farina.
Also heard as
- Primula auricula
- mountain cowslip