Primula japonica - Candelabra Primrose

Primula japonica - Candelabra PrimroseSizes available: 2 quart Basics: zones 5 7, 18 24" x 12 15", part shade, blooms mid late spring in red and pink tones, occasionally white, above quilted lettuce green leaves, does very well in consistently moist soils and will eventually fade away without them. Common names: Candelabra Primrose, Japanese Cowslip, Queen of Primroses, Valley Red Family: Primulaceae Origin Distribution: P. japonica is native to Hokkaido, Honshu, and Kyushu in Japan and

Sizes available: 2 quart

Basics: zones 5-7, 18-24" x 12-15", part shade, blooms mid-late spring in red and pink tones, occasionally white, above quilted lettuce-green leaves, does very well in consistently moist soils and will eventually fade away without them.

Common names: Candelabra Primrose, Japanese Cowslip, Queen of Primroses, Valley Red

Family: Primulaceae

Origin/Distribution: P. japonica is native to Hokkaido, Honshu, and Kyushu in Japan and the Kuril Islands

Habitat: The species is found in and at the edges of mountain streams. Not kidding about consistent moisture.

More: This is a beautiful flowering plant given the right conditions. Because it usually develops three tiers of flowers from the bottom up, it has a very long-blooming presence in the garden. As long as it is getting regular water, its leaves remain freshly bright green well into summer. 

Source: Van Berkum

Image credit: Honey Petal Plants