Bear's Ear
NameBear's Ear
Species NamePrimula auricula
Common NameBear's Ear
Bonsai Styleroot-over-rock
Estimated Age (years)4
Container Typenatural rock crevice
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Foliage Typeevergreen
Height (cm)18
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesBright yellow clustered flowers, thick succulent-like leaves, growing directly from a rock crevice.
Description
This specimen of Bear's Ear (Primula auricula) is a vibrant flowering plant, not a traditional bonsai, growing naturally within a rock crevice. It displays clusters of bright yellow flowers atop sturdy stems, surrounded by a rosette of thick, green leaves. The plant thrives in its rocky alpine environment, demonstrating a natural 'root-over-rock' like growth habit within the rock itself.
