Candelabra Primula. Unusual brownish-purple bell shaped flowers with a green eye produced in whorls on tall flower stems. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers February to April. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Primula anisodora (4)
Unusual brownish-purple bell shaped flowers with a green eye produced in whorls on tall flower stems
Additional information
| Generic | Primula |
|---|---|
| Species | anisodora |
| Varietry | (4) |
| Common Name | Candelabra Primula |
| Flower Colour | purple |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | February, April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Dead head after flowering, Provide overhead protection in winter |
| Border | Border, Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Vine weevils, Aphids, Botrytis |
| Maintenance | Feed, Mulch, Divide every 3 years |
| Propagation | Division |
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