In the garden they're happiest left to form a clump that will give multiple flower spikes and a more striking display. After two to three years, lift and divide them in early spring or autumn when they have become 'leggy' with a bare stem poking out of the soil. In pots, repot into fresh compost each year.

What to do with auriculas after flowering?

Auricula growing tips

Once they've finished flowering, it's a good idea to repot into new well-drained, gritty compost – four parts loam-based John Innes No 2, two parts leaf mould and one part grit. The pots should be topped with grit after planting. You must keep them shaded and moist, and dry them off in the winter.

Do you deadhead auriculas?

After flowering

If seed is not required, remove dead flowers leaving the stems to die off naturally before pulling them away. Pot on rooted offsets and small plants without over potting to avoid subsequent over watering.