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Primula, Japanese Cowslip, Japanese Primrose, Queen of Primroses 'Miller's Crimson'

Primulajaponica

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Genus

Primula (PRIM-yew-luh)

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Species

japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Seed is poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Pink

Red

Medium Purple

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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SunnyBorders

Aurora, ON (Zone 5b) | March 2018 | positive

This attractive cultivar gently self seeds itself in our garden.

berrygirl

Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

PRIMULA japonica 'MILLERS CRIMSON'. Medium 20". Plant 14" apart. zone 4-9. Bright red clustered flowers, with sturdy upright stems. Heav...Read More

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