Primula japonica (Japanese Primrose)
Botanical Information
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Genus | Primula |
| Species | japonica |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Found growing in boggy places by mountain streams in all four main islands of Japan. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4a - 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-29) -(-23) |
| Temperature (°F) | (-20) -(-10) |
| Height | 10 - 50 cm |
| Spread | 10 - 50 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Plant in drifts or small groups. |
| Notable Specimens | RHS Rosermoor Torrington, Devon, England. |
| Habitat | Boggy areas along mountain streams. |
| Leaf Description | Obovate, light green, jaggedly toothed with a vibrant red midrib. |
| Flower Description | Usually deep red in colour however can be found in white, pink and purple. |
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