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Primula x bulleesiana

Also Known As

Candelabra Primrose

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Primula x bulleesiana plant details

Primula x bulleesiana is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer apricot, coral, cream, lavender, pink and salmon flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - 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 x bulleesiana

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: apricot, coral, cream, lavender, pink and salmon blooms in spring and summer
Uses: self-sowing, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Primula x bulleesiana

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A hybrid cross of P. bulleyana and P. beesiana, the result is a tough perennial with Chinese heritage; rosettes of attractive foliage give rise to 18-24” stems with tiered whorls of red, purple, salmon, cream and everything in between! Blooms late spring to early summer in part shade (sun in cool zones) & perpetually moist decent soil (wet ok). Reseeds and naturalizes, very showy! Mulch to keep moist, low maintenance, deer resistant.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Just about any color in the rainbow is possible on these vigorous hybrids with tiers of flowers to almost 2' high varying from red to salmon to pink to apricot to soft lavender so it will be a showy surprise next year for you. Loves a moist rich soil - this is easy and rewarding.