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Double Auriculas
Double auriculas exist in a broad array of colours and forms. Considered as part of the ‘Garden auricula’ group, they can are not difficult to cultivate and flower quite readily.
They were amongst the first novelties grown by early Florists in the seventeenth century and are mentioned in books and depicted in paintings of the time. Some of the most prized doubles fetched a lot of money and were a valuable addition to a collection. Sadly they fell out of fashion when the Show auriculas came into prominence and it was only in the second half of the twentieth century that interest was kindled again. Thanks in part to Florence Bellis's work and other growers in America, the double auriculas were introduced back to England and there are now many amateur and professional growers producing some excellent doubles in a huge array of colours and forms.
Flowering period: Mid-spring- early summer.
Height: 10-15 cm
Culture: They are fairly easy to grow and produce a lot of off-sets but will rarely produce seed on their own. They may need a little extra feeding to enable them to produce really good flowers but can be grown in well-drained garden borders, pots or troughs. Fully hardy, happiest in a well-drained, part-shady spot which is not allowed to fully dry out, or in pots.
For more information about growing double auriculas, please consult our section on Garden auriculas.
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Barnhaven double...
Barnhaven have been growing double auriculas for over half a century and we pride ourselves on maintaining our reputation for hardy, easy to grow plants in a stunning array of forms and colours. We hand pollinate our double auriculas every year in separate colour strains from carefully selected plants to ensure there are always new additions to our stock. Note that double auriculas don't always produce very much pollen so this is a painstaking affair, which involves using singles that have double genes. The plants you find here are all produced from these seed stains and are all unnamed unique plants that have been grown from seed. There is a wide range of forms and colours, most of them are scented.
Height: 10 - 15cm.
Flowering period: Mid-spring- early summer.
Culture: Double auriculas are easy to grow and flower readily, producing lovely displays without much effort. Good plants for troughs or larger containers, rockeries and well-drained borders in a partial shade. Divide and feed frequently to keep them happy. They prefer rich, gritty soil, and it is best to avoid excess wet in winter.
For more information on growing double auriculas please consult our section on Auriculas. -
Named double auriculas
Double auriculas are easy to grow and produce some stunning, often sweetly scented flowers. They flower very readily and are available in a huge array of forms and colours. Here you will find an array of named cultivars, including some of our own introductions, some well-known favourites and some rare cultivars.
Height: 10 - 15cm.
Flowering period: Mid-spring- early summer.
Culture: Double auriculas are easy to grow and flower readily, producing lovely displays without much effort. Good plants for troughs or larger containers, rockeries and well-drained borders in a partial shade. Divide and feed frequently to keep them happy. They prefer rich, gritty soil, and it is best to avoid excess wet in winter.
For more information on growing double auriculas please consult our section on Auriculas.