Primula japonica 'Miller's Crimson' - Japanese Primrose, Bog Plant
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Product Description
Primula japonica 'Miller's Crimson' - Japanese Primrose, Bog Plant
Primula japonica 'Miller's Crimson' is a candelabra primula with a rosette of broad leaves. From May to July stout stems carry crimson flowers, about 2 cm across, in up to six tiers.
'Miller's Crimson' at a glance
| Botanical name | Primula japonica 'Miller's Crimson' |
|---|---|
| Common name | Japanese primrose, candelabra primula |
| Plant type | Clump-forming perennial; dies back in winter |
| Height and spread | About 50 cm tall in flower, up to 50 cm wide |
| Flowers | Crimson, about 2 cm across, in up to six tiers, May to July |
| Position | Part shade |
| Soil | Deep, fertile, reliably moist loam; acid to neutral |
| Pond depth | None – moist soil, not under water |
| Hardiness | RHS H6 – hardy in a very cold winter (-20 to -15°C) |
| Native to | Not UK native |
Is 'Miller's Crimson' a pond plant?
It is a bog plant, not a water plant. Plant it in reliably moist soil at the pond margin or in a bog garden, but do not submerge it.
Where to plant it
- Bog gardens with deep, fertile, moist soil
- Pond margins, above the water line
- Part shade, or sun where the soil stays moist
How to plant and care for it
Plant in spring in acid to neutral soil that does not dry out. Watch for aphids, vine weevil and slugs. One nursery tags it as bee-friendly.
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.
