Primula japonica (Candelabra Primrose)

Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 4-8, at least 18" tall Origin: Japan

I assumed for years that these would not thrive in our heat and humidity after seeing them in full glory in the upper midwest...I was wrong. This Japanese native thrives in bogs and damp areas...forgot, we have to call them wetlands now. We have now grown Primula japonica for over a decade, along the edge of our woodland stream among pitcher plants, where they reseed politely, forming an slowly increasing colony. Starting in late May and continuing through June, the 12" tall x 18" wide rosette is topped by 18" tall spikes, each laden with numerous whorls of flowers, either in purple, red, pink, or white. A mass of these in flower in late spring is a hortgasm-causing event. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)