Other beautiful spring bloomers include Pulmonaria aka Lungwort and Engaging Spring Ephemerals. Auriculas often are considered the temperamental divas of the primrose world, since they are picky about the conditions under which they will perform. See the beautiful red and yellow primroses I was given in the article Primrose Passion. No one can call these colorful primroses prim. Next year I can dig some up and display them again in this thrifty auricula theatre. Later I'll probably transplant into the garden because I don't think they will overwinter well in pots.
I can't wait until they are all in bloom this spring. The other auriculas I purchased were: Brookfield, Arundel Stripe and Gordon Douglas. This is the one that's in flower called Primula auricula 'Blue Velvet.' I believe they are primula vulgaris, not auricula but they are also very pretty and so special to me. So I dug up some of my yellow primulas from the garden to pot up and display in the theatre. Unfortunately only one had any flowers this early in the season. They came carefully wrapped in sisal fiber and newspaper.Įach one had a nice tag with their name, description, and growing information. I purchased four beautiful Primrose auriculas online from Edelweiss Perennials in Oregon. Then I spray painted it with a couple of coats of dark brown indoor/outdoor paint. Yes, it's a little crooked but I am grateful for the help. Some flowers have a coating of farina, a substance that looks a bit like white or yellow cornmeal. Auricula flowers may be solitary or grow in umbrels or whorls. The leathery foliage grows in a basal rosette pattern. My husband helped me add a shelf to the inside. Auriculas are herbaceous, flowering perennials with simple leaves. Something about its shape reminded me of a house. This old drawer was only $5.00 at a thrift store. Making a Thrifty Primula Auricula Theatre Don't forget to check below this tutorial for all of the other talented creative thrifty ideas from the team.
A perfect project to share for this month's Thrifty Team Style. Sunlight Auricula flowers in spring because it prefers indirect sunlight and cooler temperatures. While they are very adaptable, you can ensure that they thrive by checking that the soil can hold moisture without being waterlogged. When I came across an old drawer at a thrift store I thought it might make a great mini auricula theatre. The auricula is a blooming plant which adds a variety of colour to garden borders or containers. Some even have faux wood curtains just like a real theater. A practice that dates back to the 1700s in England. What's an Auricula Theatre?Īn auricula theatre is a hanging display case for prized auricula primroses. re-pot plants using fresh compost, inspect for damage and pests. I came across this concept while researching Dino's primulas and loved the idea. remove dead flowers but not the stem, allow this to die back naturally before removing.
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Learn how to repurpose an old drawer to create a thrifty auricula theatre to display your beautiful plant collection.Įver since my good friend Mary shared her father's heirloom primulas with me I have been thinking about creating an auricula theatre.
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