auricula 'Adrian'

Alpine auriculas are best grown in pots in an alpine house or cold frame, in a mix of equal parts loam-based potting compost, leaf mould, peat or peat-substitute, and grit. Alternatively, grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade

Deadhead, and remove dead or damaged leaves, as necessary

Propagate by division or separating and rooting offsets, after flowering

Prone to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, leafhopper, vine weevil and slugs

May be affected by a virus, primula brown core and grey mould (botrytis)