Primrose - Candelabra Primrose (Primula pulverulenta) Non GMO - Flower
Primrose - Candelabra Primrose (Primula pulverulenta) Non GMO - Flower
Family: Primulaceae
Perennial
Height: 60–100 cm (24–39 inches)
Spread: 30–45 cm (12–18 inches)
A striking bog garden perennial, Primula pulverulenta features tall flower stems (up to 100 cm) topped with tiers (“whorls”) of deep rose to crimson flowers, rising in a candelabra-like form above a rosette of bright green, wrinkled leaves. The white powdery coating (farina) on the stems is characteristic of the species.
Flowering Time:
• Late Spring to Early Summer (May–June)
Light Requirements:
• Partial Shade to Full Shade
(Tolerates some morning sun if soil stays moist)
Soil Requirements:
• Moist to wet, humus-rich soil
• Neutral to slightly acidic
• Ideal for stream banks, pond edges, or damp borders
Hardiness:
• Hardy in temperate climates
Care Tips:
• Keep soil consistently moist—never let dry out
• Deadhead spent flowers to prolong bloom
• Divide clumps every 3–4 years to maintain vigor
• Protect from slugs and snails, especially young plants
Uses in Garden:
• Perfect for bog gardens, woodland edges, beside water features, or shaded borders
• Adds vertical interest and bright color in moist shady areas
Companion Plants:
• Ferns
• Astilbes
• Hostas
• Rodgersia
• Ligularia
Growing Instructions
• Planting Time:
• Best planted in spring or early autumn
• Light:
• Partial to full shade
• Soil:
• Moist, humus-rich, neutral to acidic
• Keep consistently damp—do not allow to dry out
• Spacing:
• 30–45 cm (12–18 in) apart
• Watering:
• Requires regular watering, especially in dry weather
• Ideal near ponds or streams
• Fertilizer:
• Optional: Add compost or a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring
• Mulching:
• Mulch with leaf mold or compost in autumn to retain moisture and enrich soil
• Pruning:
• Deadhead to encourage more blooms
• Cut back after flowering if foliage becomes tired
• Pests/Diseases:
• Watch for slugs/snails
• Occasionally affected by crown rot if too wet in winter
• Dividing/Transplanting:
• Divide every 3–4 years in early spring or autumn. P
Seed count: 10