- Botanical name: Primula sieboldii 'Manakoora'
- Common name: Japanese woodland primula
- Family: Primulaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
Blue
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Attractive to wildlife
Primula sieboldii produces semi-evergreen rosettes of leaves, above which small flower spikes appear in spring. These spikes bear clusters of starry pink flowers that fade to paler tones with age. The foliage remains above ground nearly all year round, although plants will go dormant during periods of extreme heat or drought.
Plants grow happily on all but the driest soils, provided they’re planted in dappled shade. They look great when planted in informal drifts.
Primula sieboldii ‘Manakoora’ bears delicate flowers in many shades of blue, including violet whites veined with blue. The petals are both smooth and fringed. For best results grow ‘Manakoora’ in a moist woodland garden, or around the edge of a pond. Don’t cut back plants in autumn – instead tidy plants in spring to remove the worst old foliage to make way for fresh new growth. This allows plants to self-seed in drifts, creating a charming, natural look.
How to grow Primula 'Manakoora'
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Plant size
45cm height
30cm 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, full shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline / acidic
Plant calendar
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M
Do Sow in May |
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J
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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 |
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
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Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
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Plant does not flower in August |
S
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O
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N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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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 'Manakoora' and wildlife
Primula 'Manakoora' 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 'Manakoora' poisonous?
Primula 'Manakoora' 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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