Primula japonica 'Miller's Crimson'

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Japanese primrosePerennialFamily: Primulaceae

Flower colour:

Red

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Shade Type:

Damp

Soil

Acidic / Boggy / Clay / Heavy / Moist

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.

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Primula ‘Miller's crimson’ and wildlife

Primula ‘Miller's crimson’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Primula ‘Miller's crimson’ poisonous?

Primula ‘Miller's crimson’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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