Primula japonica 'Apple Blossom' - Japanese Primrose, Bog Plant
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Product Description
Primula japonica 'Apple Blossom' - Japanese Primrose, Bog Plant
Primula japonica 'Apple Blossom' is a candelabra primula. In late spring and early summer its upright stems carry 2 to 6 tiers of pale pink flowers, each with a darker pink centre, above a rosette of pale green, wrinkled leaves.
'Apple Blossom' at a glance
| Botanical name | Primula japonica 'Apple Blossom' |
|---|---|
| Common name | Japanese primrose, candelabra primula |
| Plant type | Clump-forming perennial; dies back in autumn |
| Height and spread | Flower stems about 30–60 cm, up to 50 cm wide |
| Flowers | Pale pink with a darker pink centre, in 2–6 tiers, May and June |
| Position | Full sun or part shade |
| Soil | Moist to wet, deep, humus-rich, acid to neutral loam |
| Pond depth | None – moist soil at the pond edge, not in the water |
| Hardiness | RHS H6 – hardy in a very cold winter (-20 to -15°C) |
| Native to | Garden form of a Japanese plant (not UK native) |
Is 'Apple Blossom' a pond plant?
It is a bog and pond-edge plant, not a water plant. Plant it in moist to wet soil beside the pond, but not directly in the water.
Where to plant it
- Bog gardens with deep, rich soil
- Moist pond and stream edges
- Damp, lightly shaded borders
How to plant and care for it
Plant in spring in moist, humus-rich, acid to neutral soil. It dies back in autumn. Watch for aphids, vine weevil and slugs.
Which size should I buy?
Bare-root plants (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive without a pot or compost and are the most economical way to plant a group. Potted plants (9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive growing in our peat-free compost and give a faster display. Packs of 3 come in 7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre bare-root sizes and cost less per plant. The 2x Pot & Compost option is two plants supplied with pots and compost.
