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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.

Gardening facts about Primula beesiana plant

How to Grow Primula beesiana

  • Sun Exposure

    • dappled shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Color

    • magenta
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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