Japanese Primrose

Let me say that there are hundreds of species of Primula and so I’m not sure what the differences are between P. japonica and P. denticulata except in my experience P. japonica is a little more natural looking in that the florets are looser and more open. They would look fine and wonderful mixed. I feel like P. japonica has more color variety and therefore more “selections” that are available. The photo below shows just one color.

Blooms in early spring from rosettes of crinkly foliage that looks good all year. They love moist humus rich soil, think woodsy, and shady conditions. The more sun the more moist the soil should be. These grow about 18″ tall.