Candelabra primula Primula beesiana Also known as: Bog primula, Primula bulleyana subsp. beesiana Rating: 0.0 ( 0 votes)
This description is for Candelabra primula (Primula beesiana):
A beautiful example of the genus, primula beesiana provides both lush greenery and a remarkably attractive floral display in summer. It is often called the bee’s primrose but also shares the common name, the candelabra primrose, with several other species. It forms dense rosettes of large, ovate, slightly scalloped, mid- green leaves, and produces a tall floral stem in summer from which whorls of tubular, five-petalled pink or purple blossoms emerge. Bee’s primrose thrives in humus-rich, moist acidic loam soil, preferably in partial shade, as full sun will likely dry the soil out. Ideal for boggy woodland areas, it is also popularly used in cottage gardens. Pruning after flowering is recommended.
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Plant Environment Usage
Known dangers? Acidity Standard category no Acidic Flowers & bulbs Neutral Wild flowers
Height [m] Hardiness zone Grown for 0.6 Z5-8 Attractive Flowers
Spread [m] Heat zone Creative category 0.6 H8-5 Colours Show-offs Roses & classics Author's choice Plant Environment Usage
Dominant flower colour Winter temperatures [°C] Garden type Pink -29 - -7 Bog garden Cottage garden Containers City Wildlife gardens Meadows
Flower Fragrance Heat days Garden spaces No, neutral please 30 - 120 Flower beds Borders
Flowering seasons Moisture Gardening expertise Late spring well-drained but frequently watered intermediate Early summer poorly-drained boggy
Foliage in spring Soil type Time to reach full size Green loams 2 to 5 years
Foliage in summer Sun requirements Green Full sun Partial shade
Awards? Exposure Yes, let it smell Exposed Sheltered
Propagation methods seed basal cuttings division root cuttings offsets
Growth habit Bushy Rosette