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PRIMULA beesiana
CANDELABRA TYPES
Shades of lilac-purple
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DeciduousMid-green leaves to 22cm(9in) long, that die back to reduced rosettes or basal buds in winter
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetLilac purple -
Height60cm (24in) -
Spread60cm (24in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Rosette-forming primula. Produces 2-8 whorls of 8-16 salverform flowers 2cm (¾in) across
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Partial shadeWill tolerate full sun if soil remains moist.
PRIMULA beesiana
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Additional Features
Good to knowSyn. P. bulleyana subsp. beesiana. Thrives in consistently moist soil at bog edges and near streams and water. Not suitable for standing in water
Pests & DiseasesAphids, red spider mite, vine weevil, slugs, viruses, grey mould(Botrytis)
Place of originHimalayas (western China) -
HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilNeutral to acid soilRequires deep, humus-rich soil.Wet or boggy soil
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Primula - Growing Guide
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
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Garden Goodies
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