Auricula - light-centred alpine varieties

Cultivars of light-centred alpines - The name describes aptly what light-centred alpines look like – they have a rich cream or white centre to the flower. They are also noted for the petal colours – reds, purple and blue in a wide range of tones. The petals are darker near the centre and are a lighter shade towards the petal edge. The whole plant is absent from farina (meal). They are equally happy as ornamental plants in the cold greenhouse and the garden. They are excellent plants for planters, troughs, sink gardens and other containers where they will thrive in cool situations. An east facing aspect is best – sun in the morning and shade during the afternoon is ideal. All auriculas are extremely hardy.