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PRIMULA beesiana

CANDELABRA TYPES

Shades of lilac-purple
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Mid-green leaves to 22cm(9in) long, that die back to reduced rosettes or basal buds in winter
  • Semi-evergreen
    Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
  • Purple
    Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
    Lilac purple
  • Height
    60cm (24in)
  • Spread
    60cm (24in)
  • Herbaceous
    Early 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
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Partial shade
    Will tolerate full sun if soil remains moist.

PRIMULA beesiana

 
Seeds £5.00 per packet 
MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ for £4.00 each
Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only
£13.50 each 
MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £12.00 each
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Syn. P. bulleyana subsp. beesiana. Thrives in consistently moist soil at bog edges and near streams and water. Not suitable for standing in water
    Pests & Diseases
    Aphids, red spider mite, vine weevil, slugs, viruses, grey mould(Botrytis)
    Place of origin
    Himalayas (western China)
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Cottage garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Neutral to acid soil
    Requires deep, humus-rich soil.
    Wet or boggy soil
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60cm (24in)
Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
  60cm (24in)
 

Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

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