This perennial has spreading foliage and a short branched rhizome that forms a small clump. It has the green oblong toothed leaves and the rose-purple trumpet-shape flowers appear in whorls on a tall slender stem above the foliage in late spring. 

Hardiness zones 3 to 9 

Primula japonica is naturally found in Japan from Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu growing in the lower mountains in damp places and commonly associated with watercourses. 

It prefers a semi-shaded to sunny position and grows in well-drained moist sandy to clay soils that are tending acidic with a pH 4.5-7.0 and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

The Japanese Primrose is grown for its flowers and crinkly foliage. It is planted in small or Japanese gardens near water features or is it naturalised in woodland settings. It is suitable for coastal and low-mountain regions establishing in 2-3 years and is moderately long lived. It is also grown in patio pots and planter boxes or mass planted for bedding displays. ID 3515

Primula (PREEM-ew-la) japonica (ja-POH-nee-kah)

Primulaceae (PRIM-ew-LAY-see-ee)
Primroses