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Primula auricula 'Brownie'

Also Known As

  • Brownie Auricula Primrose

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 6"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Primula auricula 'Brownie' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Primula auricula 'Brownie'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: chocolate blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Primula auricula 'Brownie'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Interesting; there seem to be 3 different selections floating around by this name, two of which are single. Well, OURS, wrong or not, has large, tantalizing, fully double flowers in burnt cacao-red. Grows in most well drained garden soils. Full sun is fine in higher elevation and/or cooler regions.
Fully double with lots of chewy fudge goodness and a hint of proto-Girl Scout, brownie is delectable. ZONE 5

Gardening facts about Primula auricula 'Brownie' plant

How to Grow Primula auricula 'Brownie'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • chocolate
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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