Primula japonica 'Apple Blossom'

Also Known As

Apple Blossom Primrose

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Primula japonica 'Apple Blossom' plant details

Primula japonica 'Apple Blossom' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Primula japonica 'Apple Blossom'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: bog garden, cutting garden, heirloom, long-blooming, pond margin, self-sowing, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Primula japonica 'Apple Blossom'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, 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. 'Apple Blossom' has pale pink flowers with orange and yellow eyes. Plant in colonies for a great show.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

An old strain from Barnhaven in the UK, with flowers of charming shell pink with some deeper rose; 18-24” stems bloom late spring to mid-summer. They look wonderful in small groupings and thrive in moist soil sited in a sun to part shade location. Will reseed and create a little colony where happy! Great in bog gardens and streamside.