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I had Primula sieboldii growing in the back garden for number of years, its does best for me in 80 litre tub by back door.

Plant description: Primula sieboldii is a charming herbaceous perennial prized for its delicate, fringed flowers and attractive foliage. Native to Japan, Korea, and parts of eastern Asia, it naturally grows in moist meadows, woodland edges, and streamside habitats. It forms low clumps of soft, rounded, heart-shaped leaves that create a lush green basal rosette.
In late spring to early summer, slender stems rise above the foliage, bearing clusters of elegant flowers in shades of pink, lavender, purple, white, or bicolour combinations. The petals are often deeply notched or fringed, giving the blooms a delicate, almost lace-like appearance. Numerous cultivars have been developed, offering a wide range of flower colours and forms.
Primula sieboldii thrives in cool, moist, well-drained soils rich in organic matter and performs best in partial shade, particularly in areas with mild summers. It is an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and waterside plantings. As a deciduous perennial, the foliage may die back after flowering, especially during hot or dry conditions, before re-emerging the following growing season.

Key Characteristics
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
Height: 15–30 cm
Spread: 20–30 cm
Flowering period: Late May to early June
Flower colours: Pink, purple, lavender, white, and bicolours
Light requirements: Partial shade
Soil requirements: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil
Garden uses: Woodland gardens, shaded borders, pond margins, and naturalistic plantings

This elegant primrose is especially valued for its refined flowers, seasonal interest, and ability to brighten shaded garden areas with soft colour and texture.

Other notes: Dpending on size of the pot you growing them it may good ideal repot each year as the plant gradually migrate to edge of the pot and require repostioning. They do need light feed after flowering. You find alot more advice on Penny's Primula website about growing them and its good place to buy from.

You can see more photos of Primula sieboldii at this link. For more information on Primula growing in Simeon's garden at this link.