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Primula japonica Alba - Japanese Primrose

Primula japonica Alba
Japanese Primrose, Candelabra Primrose, Bog garden Primula

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Perennial with deciduous light green foliage and white floral spikes measuring 60 cm (24in) in height.
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
20 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil, Damp soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

The Primula japonica Alba, is a pretty perennial candelabra primrose, deciduous with elongated light green leaves of about 20 cm (8in). From May to July, it bears floral stems 60 cm (24in) in height with crowns of white flowers.

This perennial appreciates humid soils or even marshy soils. The ideal location is near a stream or pond, preferably in the shade. With no maintenance, it thrives on its own by spreading freely everywhere.

The Candelabra primroses are the Asian varieties, whose stems have multiple levels of flowers.

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Primula japonica Alba - Japanese Primrose (Flowering) Flowering
Primula japonica Alba - Japanese Primrose (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time May to July

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Primula

Species

japonica

Cultivar

Alba

Family

Primulaceae

Other common names

Japanese Primrose, Candelabra Primrose, Bog garden Primula

Origin

East Asia

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Planting and care

Primula japonica 'Alba' generally requires a moist location and a clayey, humus-bearing soil, which yields very good results. Divide large clumps in autumn. Rejuvenate the stumps every 3 years for a beautiful flowering. Do not plant it too deeply as it is sensitive to "heart rot", a fungal disease.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge, Pond edge
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Planting density 6 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Damp soil, fresh, light and humus-bearing

Care

Pruning instructions Remove some of the unsightly faded flowers, but do not cut them all off. This short-lived perennial ensures its longevity through its spontaneous sowing.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to August
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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