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Primula auricula 'Sword'



A vigorous green-edged double cultivar that I got from an AGS show in Exeter.

Barnhaven Primroses say:

"A green-edged double auricula. Raised by Derek Salt in 1990 from a yellow seedling and 'Mary' cross. A fun addition to any collection."

Philip Bankhead csays on the Peninsula Primulas website:

"Sword slices the country in two! you either love it or hate it! I think it's great. Unusual, interesting, noteworthy it undoubtedly is but for shear uniqueness there is no comparison. Double red and green flowers in profusion. "

Wrightman Alpines give a different pedigree for the plant:

"Strange little creature, this is a double, green edge, with deep purple and white markings. A Derek Salt cross from 'Fleminghouse' x 'Prague' in 1990."



24th May 2016



21st May 2016 31st October 2022 13th May 2023



References:

  • Peninsula Primulas, https://penprimulas.com/Auricula-Sword (accessed 16.01.2024).
  • Barnhaven Primroses, https://www.barnhaven.com/alpine-primula/double-auricula/named-double-auriculas/auricula-sword/ (accessed 16.01.2024).
  • Wrightman Alpines, https://www.wrightmanalpines.com/plants/primula-auricula-sword (accessed 16.01.2024).