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    • Photo of Primula japonica flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs

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    Also Known As

    • Candelabra Primrose
    • Japanese Primrose

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 18"-24"
    • W: 18"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    7 bare root plants ($5.00 ea) | $35

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    Fewer than 15 at Sunshine Farm and Gardens

    10 bare root plants ($4.50 ea) | $45

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    85 at Sunshine Farm and Gardens

    15 bare root plants ($4.00 ea) | $60

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    83 at Sunshine Farm and Gardens

    20 bare root plants ($3.50 ea) | $70

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    80 at Sunshine Farm and Gardens

    50 bare root plants ($3.00 ea) | $150

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    94 at Sunshine Farm and Gardens

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    Primula japonica plant details

    Primula japonica is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink, purple, red and white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - 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

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: primulaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 18 IN wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink, purple, red and white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: bare root shipping available, colonizing, container plant, larger quantity available, repeat-blooming, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Primula japonica

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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    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. The flowers can be magenta, pink or white. Plant in colonies for a great show.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    A quite variable species in colors ranging from pure white to deep red and every color in between. "Candelabra" like stems of whorls of color are produced in early to mid Summer and can reach heights of 12" to 24" and taller. Plants require part to full shade and good moist soil. Self seeding will occur to make a fantastic display.

    By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

    Easy colonizer in a lightly shaded, moist spot...cabbage green mounds of foliage spread slowly, topped by 12-18” stems with tiered whorls of flowers in shades of pink, red, blush, May to July. Extremely showy!! Cut back about 50% to encourage repeat fall bloom.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    A clump of medium green leaves, topped by a flower spike with whorls of blossoms, mostly white and shades of pink.

    By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

    Candelabra Primrose. Staggering floral display of tiered rings of flowers arrayed up a sturdy stem above sumptuous foliage. The Candelabra Primrose glen at the Bloedel Reserve always leaves visitors a bit short of breath with its beauty. Will self sow and you can have your own glen.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Primula japonica plant

    How to Grow Primula japonica

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink
      • red
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Primula anisodora close-up, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Primula florindae flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Primula mollis

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8b-12

    Size

    Height: 10"-18"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 16"-24"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Primula vialii

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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Primula vialii flower by Pryma
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