Primula sieboldii 'Aka Tonbo'

Also Known As

Primula sieboldii 'Aka Tombo'
Aka Tombo Japanese Primrose

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

5a-8b

Primula sieboldii 'Aka Tonbo' plant details

Primula sieboldii 'Aka Tonbo' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring magenta flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Primula sieboldii 'Aka Tonbo'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Primula sieboldii 'Aka Tonbo'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Primula sieboldii has a creeping deciduous habit and develops large slow-growing clumps. These clumps produce a loose crown of leaves, covered with fine hairs and with rounded, toothed edges. Each clump produces huge numbers of flowering stems which rise to 30 cm (1 foot) above the foliage. The flower petals are intricately lobed. There are many different varieties with flower colour ranging from purple, magenta, red and pink through to white. 'Aka Tombo' blooms with bright magenta flowers of fine, lobbed petals.