Primula sieboldii | Asiatic Primrose
DESCRIPTION
Primula sieboldii is a lovely perennial native to Japan, thriving in moist woodland areas and forming clumps of semi-evergreen, softly hairy leaves that create a lush, ground-hugging effect. In late spring to early summer, it produces enchanting flowers on slender stems that rise above the foliage, featuring five rounded, overlapping lavender petals with a contrasting white eye. Preferring partially shaded locations with rich, well-draining soil, Asiatic Primrose thrives in cool climates and benefits from regular watering and mulching. It is relatively low-maintenance but benefits from deadheading to encourage continuous blooming, making it a charming addition to woodland gardens, shaded borders, or containers with its colorful blooms and lush foliage.
DESCRIPTION
Primula sieboldii is a lovely perennial native to Japan, thriving in moist woodland areas and forming clumps of semi-evergreen, softly hairy leaves that create a lush, ground-hugging effect. In late spring to early summer, it produces enchanting flowers on slender stems that rise above the foliage, featuring five rounded, overlapping lavender petals with a contrasting white eye. Preferring partially shaded locations with rich, well-draining soil, Asiatic Primrose thrives in cool climates and benefits from regular watering and mulching. It is relatively low-maintenance but benefits from deadheading to encourage continuous blooming, making it a charming addition to woodland gardens, shaded borders, or containers with its colorful blooms and lush foliage.
DESCRIPTION
Primula sieboldii is a lovely perennial native to Japan, thriving in moist woodland areas and forming clumps of semi-evergreen, softly hairy leaves that create a lush, ground-hugging effect. In late spring to early summer, it produces enchanting flowers on slender stems that rise above the foliage, featuring five rounded, overlapping lavender petals with a contrasting white eye. Preferring partially shaded locations with rich, well-draining soil, Asiatic Primrose thrives in cool climates and benefits from regular watering and mulching. It is relatively low-maintenance but benefits from deadheading to encourage continuous blooming, making it a charming addition to woodland gardens, shaded borders, or containers with its colorful blooms and lush foliage.
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Family: Primulaceae
Height: 6-12 inches
Width: 6-12 inches
Foliage color: Green, softly hairy
Flower color: Pink, lavender, white, red, with a contrasting eye
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Water requirements: Moist, well-draining soil; regular watering
Maintenance: Deadheading to promote continuous blooming
Growing zone: USDA zones 5-8
Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees and butterfliesThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
