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Primula japonica 'Appleblossom Pink'
Japanese Primrose
Primulaceae
Height
30 cm
Flower colour
pale pink
Flowering time
June - July
Foliage colour
green
Sunlight
sun - part shade
Soil
fertile, well drained, fairly moist
pH
acid - neutral
Hardiness
possibly tender, was short lived
Plant range
the species is native to Japan
Primula, is a very large genus of around 500 species in the primrose family, Primulaceae. The genus has a wide distribution, but the majority, about half the species, are native to the Himalayas. They grow in varied habitats, some are excellent rock garden plants, while others thrive in deep, fertile soil in semi-shade. The majority is not drought tolerant.
Propagation:
Division in spring or fall.
Seed - sown in September - January.
Seed not covered and stored outside until March, then brought to 15°C (60°F) for germination.
Needs good soil conditions to thrive, can be short-lived. Pale pink flowers with hot pink-orange eye.
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