IF you are a fan of auriculas, it’s likely that you are also familiar with plant theatres – you might even have one yourself. These clever displays became popular during the Victorian period when auriculas were all the rage, their design enabling enthusiasts to showcase the exquisite beauty of this member of the primula family by bringing the plants up to eye level.
A plant theatre consists of a series of shelves, protected from the elements with a roof; it can be freestanding or hung like a cabinet on an outdoor wall. The open shelves provide good air circulation while the roof keeps off