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Primula auricula 'Grey Poupon'

Also Known As

  • Grey Poupon Bear's Ears
  • Grey Poupon Mountain Auricula
  • Grey Poupon Primrose

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4"-10"
  • W: 40"-10"

planting zones

  • 3a-10b

Primula auricula 'Grey Poupon' plant details

Primula auricula 'Grey Poupon' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring mustard flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Primula auricula 'Grey Poupon'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 40 IN - 10 IN - wide, 4 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: mustard blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Primula auricula 'Grey Poupon'

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Auricula Primroses have been popular in cultivation for over 300 years & yet are sadly very hard to find here in the states. Our named selections were chosen from a crop of plants whose parentage had a high pedigree - show-quality cultivars from England. We’re not sure if our choices meet the bench standards of choosy Brits, but we find them utterly enchanting! ‘Grey Poupon’ is a mustard yellow double (or occasionally semi-double) clone that’s very prolific & easy to grow. This clone, like all Auriculas, prefers to be grown in cool conditions, in rockeries or pots & with good drainage. We keep ours regularly top-dressed with a little compost in part shade. Ordinarily Primulas of this type are considered to be Spring bloomers, but because of our cool bayside weather they bloom off & on throughout the year! Evergreen, succulent rosettes grow from 4-10” tall & wide, larger with time & care.

Gardening facts about Primula auricula 'Grey Poupon' plant

How to Grow Primula auricula 'Grey Poupon'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • mustard
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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