Primula bulleyana

Also Known As

Candelabra Primrose

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4"-20"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Primula bulleyana plant details

Primula bulleyana is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring orange and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Primula bulleyana

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Primula bulleyana

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Awesome robust primrose with whorls of summer flowers, ripe mango buds opening to rich, coral orange on stems 18” tall! Likes moist to wet soil, sun to light shade, will even thrive in standing water. Rarely offered and choice! Limited supply.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Blooms late spring-summer. Spikes of tiered whorled yellow blooms. Lance shaped leaves in rosette. Looks spectacular in masses. Zone 5-8. 2', China, part shade-sun, moist, humus rich.

By: Keeping it Green Nursery

Striking whorls of fragrant, orange-yellow tubular flowers are arranged in tiers & make this one of the most easily recognized species of Primulas. Many 20” flowering stems arise from a sturdy clump of dark green leaves. Perfect next to a water feature or fairly moist shady area. Other than moist soil, all it needs is an annual top-dress of compost once a year to keep it beautiful. Very long lived! Good in pots, too!