![]() These items are made to order so may take up to three weeks to arrive. The shelves will be delivered fully constructed with fittings designed to be fixed to a masonry wall.ĭimensions of main theatre: 60cm W x 90cm H x 17cm Dĭimensions of each compartment: 16cm W x 26cm H The colour finishes are water and UV-resistant, preservative-free and manufactured on a base of natural, sustainable raw materials. Marys auricula theatre is tiered on wooden staging in the old outside loo, with layers of 3½in terracotta pots stretching from one side to the other. The theatres are hand made and finished, and robustly constructed to withstand the elements. Left untreated, it will weather to an elegant silvery grey over time. Strong and durable, cedar is an ideal wood for outdoor use, containing high levels of natural protective oils and resins that make it resistant to decay. The cedar wood we use is sustainably sourced from managed estates in the West Country. The theatres are available in natural cedar or finished in a semi-opaque eco wood finish in Chalk, Charcoal or Sage. Designed to hold nine 9-12cm diameter pots, they can also be used for violas and other small alpine plants, or vases of individual blooms as shown here. A more decorative version of our original Auricula Theatre, this theatre has individual compartments to showcase each plant or vase, with a slatted back to show off the plants and the terracotta pots. A show pot with no rim (left on the above pictures), traditional pot with a small rim (centre) and a 'fluted' auricula pot (right). The plants supplied are of flowering size and within the next few weeks (it is now 1st May 2020) and you can enjoy their beauty and fragrance.Handmade in Dorset, these vintage-look plant shelves are crafted from durable cedar wood which will last many years outside. Auricula Pots In days gone by, Auriculas used to be exchanged for a weeks wages and they remain very popular plants. If you can add some garden compost during planting this will help if your soil is prone to drying out. ![]() Pop them in and ensure they get enough water during establishment. Just choose a spot in your garden where the soil never dries out and the plants can enjoy some dappled shade. The plants selected for the collection will include Primula sikkimensis, florindae (and varieties), and alpicola (and varieties) 8 Plants in total supplied in their 7cm pots ready for planting out in your garden. They make an awesome impact in the garden when planted in mass groupings, and the photographs show what you can expect. The flowering height ranges from 60 to 100cm (2’to 3’) depending on type. The flowering timescale across this range of primulas offered is from May to late July. They are extremely hardy and make wonderful garden plants, well suited to our conditions. ![]() They belong to the Sikkimensis group and hail from the Himalayas, Tibet and Sikkim. ![]() This is a collection of exotic scented primulas, from various parts of Asia. £ 24.99Ĩ X Plant - Summer Scented Primula Collection. Growing, breeding, and showing auriculas was a passion with them from about the 16th century through the 19th. This is the best way to ensure vigorous growth and they will flower the next season. Fortunately, the plants adapt well to culture in fast-draining terracotta pots too, as can be attested by centuries of British weaversespecially those with Flemish ancestry. Plants are supplied with a rootball ready for potting excess compost has been carefully removed from the rootball in preparation for you to pot into fresh compost. Please note that the plants illustrated here are for guidance only actual varieties may vary from these, but an equally good range of colours and types will be selected. Auriculas and Pelargoniums are some of the plants often used. These are traditionally structures where small specimen plants are put on display- usually in old terracotta pots. An auricula theatre is just a glorified bookcase, but there are. They are all suitable for display in an auricula theatre, cold greenhouse/conservatory.Įach plant comes with a printed stick-in label with name and other details and will last for years for future reference. You may recall I mentioned trying to convert an old wooden bicycle rack into a plant theatre. Having them in pots makes it easier to view their wonderful flowers, and making an auricula theatre is a great way to display them. Varieties selected are of easy culture and will provide a floriferous display each springtime. NEW: You will also receive a free fact sheet giving really useful hints and tips about how to treat your auriculas upon arrival. We do not think you will be disappointed with our selection. This is a lovely collection giving a wide range of colours and types of auricula. (or for those who wish to revive their interest in these wondrous plants). A starter collection for the novice auricula grower.
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