Primula beesiana

Also Known As

Primula bulleyana ssp. beesiana
Candelabra Primrose

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-36"
W: 18"

planting zones

5a-10b

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

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.