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Primula beesiana
bee's primrose
A ‘candelabra’ primula forming semi-evergreen rosettes of leaves, which give rise to upright tiers of reddish-pink flowers held...
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Plant description
A ‘candelabra’ primula forming semi-evergreen rosettes of leaves, which give rise to upright tiers of reddish-pink flowers held on pale stems in early summer. Primula beesiana is a dramatic good choice for a damp, woodland garden and will happily naturalise if allowed to self-seed, so don’t deadhead after flowering if you are looking to create a swathe of rich colour en masse. Found growing wild in the mountain meadows of China, for best results in the UK, grow in moist, acidic to neutral soil, in partial shade.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost / Reliably damp or boggy
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Primula beesiana:
Plant out in a partially shaded and sheltered position, adding plenty of leaf mould and compost to the planting hole and backfill. Water well until established. Divide large clumps in late spring or early summer after the plant has flowered, preferably during a wet spell.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
