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

Candelabra primroses tend to be mid to late spring bloomers with flowering stems that elongate holding the flowers in tiers at regular intervals. These species are also quite long-lived and robust. Primula japonica is an excellent plant for shade or for moist soils in sunnier locations. 'Miller's Crimson' has deep almost true red flowers. Plant in colonies for a great show.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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)