Japanese Primrose 'Miller's Crimson'

Primula japonica

How to grow Japanese Primrose 'Miller's Crimson'

  • Dappled Sun

  • High

Acidic soil with ample moisture. Dappled to full shade.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys dappled sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Miller's Crimson is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Miller's Crimson tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 5.5 and 6.0 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Miller's Crimson from seed

Requires light. Do not cover. Responds well to winter-sowing.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Miller's Crimson about 105 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Miller's Crimson

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Miller's Crimson is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Miller's Crimson