- Botanical name: Primula japonica 'Miller's Crimson'
- Common name: Japanese primrose
- Family: Primulaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
Red
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Attractive to wildlife
Japanese primrose, Primula japonica, grows to 45cm tall, bearing a rosette of broad, crinkly light green leaves and candelabra-esque whorls of flowers on tall, erect stems from late spring to early summer.
Primula japonica ‘Miller’s Crimson’ bears beautiful crimson flowers from late spring to early summer. It’s a good choice for a woodland garden, preferring moist, acidic to neutral soil in partial shade spot. For best results dig in plenty of organic matter, such as garden compost, before planting. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it the prestigious Award of Garden Merit.
How to grow Primula 'Miller's Crimson'
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Plant size
45cm height
45cm spread
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Aspect
North facing, east facing, south facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, partial shade
- Shade type: Damp
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist / acidic / boggy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Sow | ||||||||||||
| Sow |
J
Do not Sow in January |
F
Do not Sow in February |
M
Do Sow in March |
A
Do Sow in April |
M
Do Sow in May |
J
Do not Sow in June |
J
Do not Sow in July |
A
Do not Sow in August |
S
Do not Sow in September |
O
Do not Sow in October |
N
Do not Sow in November |
D
Do not Sow in December |
| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do Plant in March |
A
Do Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do not Divide in March |
A
Do not Divide in April |
M
Do not Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do Divide in September |
O
Do Divide in October |
N
Do Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Primula 'Miller's Crimson' and wildlife
Primula 'Miller's Crimson' is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Primula 'Miller's Crimson' poisonous?
Primula 'Miller's Crimson' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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