Primula japonica 'Miller's Crimson'

Also Known As

Miller Japanese Primrose

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Primula japonica 'Miller's Crimson' plant details

Primula japonica 'Miller's Crimson' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with dappled shade - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Primula japonica 'Miller's Crimson'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: edging plant, long-blooming, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Primula japonica 'Miller's Crimson'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: dappled shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Primula japonica ‘Miller’s Crimson’ is an award winning garden plant. This Japanese Primrose displays whorls of showy crimson flowers with a dark eye in candelabra fashion. A robust grower with a basal clump of crinkled green foliage producing tall flower stalks. Attracts butterflies to the garden. This Primrose is easy to grow in shady, well-drained, cool, moist soil with moderate watering and an occasional feeding. Use in shade borders and along streams or ponds.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

A selection of the above described species with very deep Crimson colored flowers.

By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

Bright red clustered flowers at the top of sturdy stems. Heavily textured leaves. Sun to part shade. 15-20" tall. Zones 4-9.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Intense-rosy-red flowers whorl their way up the 1-2' spires of this renowned candelabra primrose: spectacular in late spring; clump forming in moist (edge of the pond) soil. Sun-PSh/Med-Wet (not dry)