Primula beesiana

Also Known As

Primula bulleyana ssp. beesiana
Candelabra Primrose

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-36"
W: 18"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Primula beesiana plant details

Primula beesiana is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring magenta flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects. Grows well with dappled shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Primula beesiana

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Primula beesiana

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Candelabra primroses tend to be mid to late spring bloomers with flowering stems that elongate holding the flowers in tiers at regular intervals. These species are also quite long-lived and robust. Primula beesiana has beautiful mid to deep pink flowers with deep yellow eyes. It is an excellent plant for shade or for moist soils in sunnier locations. Plant in colonies for a great show. Photo: Wikipedia.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

I so love the tall “Candelabra Primroses!” Very long-lived & fragrant, they need shade, rich soil & regular watering but, gee, are they worth it! Growing 1.5-3’ tall, they will quickly establish a good size clump & bloom in mid to late Spring. Magenta blooms with golden yellow eyes are borne in tiered flower whorls, 5-8 on each stalk. Once it gets going you get lots of stems & flowers. Wonderful by a shaded front porch, (where you won’t forget to water), by a water feature or in a container. May go semi-deciduous in Winter but not to worry, she comes back strongly in a few months.