Most of the ones available these days actually derive from crosses between Primula auricula and Primula hirsuta, with the resulting hybrids sometimes called Primula x pubescens.
I take it out completely when not in use. Though auriculas did lose popularity briefly after the industrial revolution, they’ve been making a comeback. Growing primula auricula Growing to 50cm tall, the evergreen rosettes of leaves are leathery and are joined by fragrant flowers. The door is also his original work – he firstly made a door frame with a sheet of MDF, then stick a sunscreen mesh on the back of the frame so the auriculas still can get ventilation but can be protected from strong wind. Species of alpine primula often displayed with a collection of others in terracotta pots on tiered wooden staging popularly called a theatre (8). Hang an auricula theatre on a north or north-east wall (an old bookshelf will do) and enjoy these gorgeous flowers at eye level throughout April and into May. Then painted with all weather type paints…. The decision was set, we needed an auricula theatre to show. 10 minutes later and we were offered a whole range of ‘doubles’. Above: An outdoor theater keeps the air circulating, giving it the advantage over a greenhouse without perfect ventilation. A visit to a garage sale led to a chance discussion with someone selling an auricula. The shelves are his original work – made slightly taller stages on the back…. Inspired by seeing an auricula theatre here, Mrs Bee decided that she would like one of her own. We added extra legs in order to avoid splashing mud from the ground when it rains and to bring the top shelf to the eye level (I “mosaic-ed” his face by his request! lol) in the only known example of an original auricula theatre in the country. We initially thought we’d make it from scratch, but we realised it would take us longer to finish and the budget was a bit tight – so we purchased a mini shed from and had it modified as an auricula theatre…… View of various types of auricula primulas on the shelves in the Auricula.
He kindly said OK and let me have it in the backyard, so we started last year. So I asked my friend (as well as my landlord!) who’s good at DIY, if he could help me make it. Since I was hooked on primula auriculas, I always wanted to have my own display case for my auriculas.
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