Japanese Primrose
Primula japonica
Family: Primulaceae
Japanese Primrose grows in partial shade and prefers moist, humus-rich soil. Water needs: High.
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How to Grow Japanese Primrose
Japanese Primrose growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade, soil conditions listed as Moist, humus-rich soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.0, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Japanese Primrose as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 1-2 years.
Plant Overview
Japanese Primrose (Primula japonica) is listed in the Primulaceae family and categorized as a perennial flower with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-1361
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Plant type
- Perennial Flower
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Japanese Primrose is listed for partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Moist, humus-rich soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 4-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-8
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Moist, humus-rich soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.0
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 1-2 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 1-2 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.