Primula sieboldii -

Family:	Primulaceae
Habit:	Perennial
Height:	0.2
Width:	0.2
Synonyms:
Range:	E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea, Siberia.

Primula sieboldii () is a Perennial which grows to a height of 0.2m and a width of 0.2m . It has a hardness rating of 5.
Primula sieboldii will flower in November. the seeds ripen from December
The flowers from this plant are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and they are pollinated by Insects

Soil Information

Primula sieboldii will grow in light (sandy),medium (loamy),hard (clay) soil. It is not necessary for the soil to be well drained.
The soil prefers the following PH / acid levels :
- pH of less than 6, Acidic soils
- pH between 6 and 8, Neutral soils
- pH greater than 8, Basic soils
Primula sieboldii prefers soils

Ideal Planting Locations

Wet grassy places, especially by rivers, in lowland all over Japan[58].

Planting places suited to this plant described below.

Grows within a woodland garden
Works within dappled Shade
Grows in a shady edge
A bog garden plant

Cultivation Details

Easily grown in a moist but well-drained fertile leafy soil in cool sun or partial shade[187, 200]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. There are many named forms selected for their ornamental value[187].

Edible Uses*

* See disclaimer
Edible Rating: 1/5
Young plant - cooked[105, 177].

Leaves -

Medicinal Uses*

* See disclaimer
Medicinal Rating: 0/5
None known

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame[133]. Sow stored seed in early spring in a cold frame[1]. Germination is inhibited by temperatures above 20°c[200]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in autumn. This is best done every other year[200].

Known Hazards

None known

Other Uses

None known

Cultivars

'' - There are some named forms for this species, but these have been developed for their ornamental value and not for their other uses. Unless you particularly require the special characteristics of any of these cultivars, we would generally recommend that you grow the natural species for its useful properties. We have, therefore, not listed the cultivars in this database[K].

References

Flora of Japan. (English translation)
Ohwi. G.
Author: Ohwi. G.
Rating:
Publisher : The standard work. Brilliant, but not for the casual reader.
Date of Publication : 1965

The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.
Huxley. A.
Author: Huxley. A.
Rating:
Publisher : Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
Date of Publication : 1992

Flora of China

Author:
Rating: http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
Publisher : On-line version of the Flora - an excellent resource giving basic info on habitat and some uses.
Date of Publication : 1994

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