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Primula Candelabra hybrids (Pf)

primrose Candelabra hybrids

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

Synonyms
Primula candelabra 'Rainbows'
Primula candelabra 'Rainbow Mix'
see morePrimula candelbra 'Plant World Rainbows'
Primula Candelabra mixed

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Moisture
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pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Orange Pink Purple Red White Yellow Green
Summer Orange Pink Purple Red White Yellow Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing or North–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Primulaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Primula are herbaceous or semi-evergreen perennials, forming a basal rosette of simple leaves, with salver-shaped or bell-shaped flowers which may be solitary or carried in an umbel or in whorls on an erect stem

Name status

Correct

Horticultural Group
Proliferae section primulas are moisture-loving herbaceous or semi-evergreen perennials forming a rosette of basal leaves, with erect stems each carrying several whorls of salver-shaped flowers

How to grow

Cultivation

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

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required, but can be cut back after flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to 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

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