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11/12/99
Primula japonica--Japanese Primrose
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8
Height: 24 in Spread: 12 in
Type: herbaceous perennial
Flowers: Pink, red, white
Comments: This primrose produces whorls (Vis. 1) of flowers
in late spring and early summer. The flowers open in tiers
on a tall stalk. This flowering habit prolongs the blooming
period and raises the height from 6 inches to 2 feet.
Japanese primrose grows best in shade or semi shade.
Provide a moist, loamy soil, however, the plant tolerates
bog conditions. The plant self seeds, particularly in
moist growing conditions. Provide winter protection.
Propagation: Seed or division. Seed can be sown soon
after they ripen. Some forms of Japanese Primrose come
true from seed.
Cultivars:
'Redfield Strain' - White, pink, red, purple flowers.
References for Cultivars: Wayside Gardens 1999.
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