Auriculas are spring-flowering alpine beauties and a sensational draw whenever they are seen, at primula and auricula flower shows, on display in auricula theatres, or in the garden. This essential guide tells of their rich history, describes various cultivars in detail, instructs on propagation techniques and explains how to grow and show them. Topics covered include: monthly guide to cultivation; advice on composts, fertilizers and how to raise new plants; in-depth look at pest and disease recognition and control; description of the alpine house and other greenhouses and instruction on how to make an auricula theatre and a cold frame is given. A comprehensive list of different cultivars is included.|This practical book acts as a handy reference source and will inspire and encourage gardeners everywhere to cultivate this beautiful hardy alpine flower. Covers all aspects of care and cultivation required in order to grow auriculas and to grow them well. Information is given on where to obtain auricula plants, how to house them and plant them in your garden. Beautifully illustrated with 204 colour photographs and 5 line drawings. Paul Dorey is an expert gardener with over forty year's experience and runs www.gardeningknowledge.co.uk