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primrose Candelabra hybrids

Primula Candelabra hybrids (Pf)

Genus: Primula
Family: Primulaceae

About this plant

Candelabra hybrids are proliferae section primulas where the exact parentage is unknown. They are herbaceous perennials with leaves in basal rosettes, and flowerheads with layered whorls of flowers in shades of pink, red, purple, yellow, orange, or white in late spring and early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Moist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in deep, humus-rich, moist, neutral to acid soil, in partial shade; tolerates full sun if soil remains moist at all times

Pruning

No pruning required, but can be cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

May be affected by aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, leaf hoppers, vine weevil, and slugs

Diseases

May be affected by grey moulds, primula leaf spot and primula brown core

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years