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    • Photo of Primula pulverulenta flower by Daderot

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    Primula pulverulenta

    Also Known As

    • Candelabra Primrose
    • Mealy Cowslip

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-30"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-10a

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    Primula pulverulenta plant details

    Primula pulverulenta is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer burgundy, magenta and red flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Primula pulverulenta

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: primulaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 30 IN - tall
    Flowers: burgundy, magenta and red blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: bog garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Primula pulverulenta

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10a
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: snail / slug, humidity
    Soil needs: acidic, average, clay and rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Candelabra Primrose that is much prettier than its name! This native to damp habitats in China’s Sichuan has pretty rosettes of tooth-edged leaves from which emerge strong, powder-coated stems to 2½’ topped with cerise to burgundy whorls of flowers in tiers, late spring to early summer. Easy and long lived on moist to wet sites in rich soil. Light shade best, takes sun with enough water. Tolerant of heavy soils and wet sand. Self sows and creates a glowing primulific portrait! Resistant to slugs snails.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Primula pulverulenta plant

    How to Grow Primula pulverulenta

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • adaptable
      • average
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • magenta
      • burgundy

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • snail / slug resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Primula japonica

    aka Candelabra Primrose, Japanese Primrose

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 18"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Primula japonica flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Primula anisodora

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Primula anisodora close-up, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Primula florindae

    aka Tibetan Summer Bells, Tibetian Primrose

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Primula florindae flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Primula mollis

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8b-12

    Size

    Height: 10"-18"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Primula mollis flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Primula prolifera

    aka Amber Candelabra Primrose

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6b-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 16"-24"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Primula prolifera flower by Far Reaches Farm
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