Candelabra Primulas
These stunning candelabra Primula from the high mountain meadows grow up to 1 metre tall with whorls of flowers up the stems. They are also known as bog garden primulas. Very hardy and long lived as long as they don’t dry out. They will self-seed profusely but be aware that most of the primulas in this group will hybridize so if you want to keep their offspring the same colour you will have to grow them in different parts of the garden.
Flowering period: Late spring - summer
Height: 30cm -1m
Culture: They will be happiest in bog garden conditions, pond edges or stream banks. They will also grow well in damp shady borders or woodland. Plant them in bold groups or drifts for the best effect or in combination with foliage plants such as ferns, irises and hostas. They will put on a wonderful display in late spring. Candelabras are cold germinators and will do best sown from January onwards.
For more information about growing Candelabra primroses, please consult our section on Candelabras.
