This is a perennial candelabra Primula of outstanding garden merit. Plants supplied are raised from seed. Colours range from pink, purple, mauve, yellow, orange, apricot and red. A fantastic candelabra for the June garden performing well in all soils that remain moist. Height of flowering is 60 cm (2 feet). Being June flowering it adds a splash of colour, few other plants can compete with. The 60cm (2 feet) tall flowering stems, carry 6 to 8 whorls of flowers. This candelabra species enjoys a damp spot in the garden and will thrive under such conditions. It is an ideal species beside ponds and streams and assorts well with all of the other candelabras such as Primula japonica. Primula X bulleesiana spreads itself by self sown seedlings in damp conditions thereby providing new colour breaks. It also looks very attractive in the garden border in a soil that does not dry out. This is a very hardy Primula and one which will establish itself very quickly. Clump forming which can be divided in early spring.

A Japanese import some 130 years ago, Primula japonica is a classic garden plant of easy culture. A very typical candelabra Primula it has striking whorled tiers of rich colours standing majestically above striking mid-green luxuriant foliage. It is very tolerant of the wettest heavy soils; in fact it will thrive under such conditions. Flowering time is May and height at its peak is 60cm (2 feet). Primula japonica forms a large clump which is easily divided and will self seed all around given damp dappled conditions. It will grow in full light in the bog garden but given some dappled shade will grow in most situations where the soil remains moist at all times.

A Japanese import some 130 years ago, Primula japonica is a classic garden plant of easy culture. A very typical candelabra Primula it has striking whorled tiers of rich colours standing majestically above striking mid-green luxuriant foliage. It is very tolerant of the wettest heavy soils; in fact it will thrive under such conditions. Flowering time is May and height at its peak is 60cm (2 feet). Primula japonica forms a large clump which is easily divided and will self seed all around given damp dappled conditions. It will grow in full light in the bog garden but given some dappled shade will grow in most situations where the soil remains moist at all times.

Candelabra Primulas are amongst some of the most beautiful classic garden plants. There are many species and even more hybrids and varieties.  All are clump forming and spread by self sown seedlings. The flowers are carried in numerous whorls up strong stems and have a very exotic appearance, but they are all extremely hardy standing many degrees of frost. They have a long flowering season across the range of types extending from late April to the end of July.  Flowering heights range from 30cm (1 foot) to 100 cm (3 feet).  Many are tolerant of very heavy wet soils. They associate well with other familiar plants such as Astilbe and Hosta.

Harlow Carr Hybrids are selections which have been in cultivation for a very long time.  The colours are pastel and beautiful; plants supplied may vary compared with those illustrated here but we are certain you will not be disappointed. These hybrids flower in May into June.

All plants supplied are of flowering size and posted bare-root, without compost or pot.

 

9 X plants of Primula 'Harlow Carr Hybrids'

Candelabra Primulas are amongst some of the most beautiful classic garden plants. There are many species and even more hybrids and varieties.  All are clump forming and spread by self sown seedlings. The flowers are carried in numerous whorls up strong stems and have a very exotic appearance, but they are all extremely hardy standing many degrees of frost. They have a long flowering season across the range of types extending from late April to the end of July.  Flowering heights range from 30cm (1 foot) to 100 cm (3 feet).  Many are tolerant of very heavy wet soils. They associate well with other familiar plants such as Astilbe and Hosta.

Harlow Carr Hybrids are selections which have been in cultivation for a very long time.  The colours are pastel and beautiful; plants supplied may vary compared with those illustrated here but we are certain you will not be disappointed. These hybrids flower in May into June.

All plants supplied are of flowering size and posted bare-root, without compost or pot.

 

This eastern Sino-Himalayan species is a hardy evergreen perennial candelabra introduce in 1912. It is an attractive popular clump forming garden plant and the large leaves give it a roughly rugose appearance. A large clump will carry dozens of flower stems of about 90cm (3 feet) tall, each with up to 7 whorls of very bright golden yellow slightly pendant flowers during May and into June. Primula prolifera will self-seed in situations that are cool and damp and therefore extend the group. It contrasts beautifully with Primula beesiana. A moisture retentive nutritious soil and a cool situation are ideal. It is an easy plant to grow. Plants are of flowering size and supplied bare-root. The image shows the unopened whorls of flowers.

A Japanese import some 130 years ago, Primula japonica is a classic garden plant of easy culture. A very typical candelabra Primula it has striking whorled tiers of rich colours standing majestically above striking mid-green luxuriant foliage. It is very tolerant of the wettest heavy soils; in fact it will thrive under such conditions. Flowering time is May and height at its peak is 60cm (2 feet). Primula japonica forms a large clump which is easily divided and will self seed all around given damp dappled conditions. It will grow in full light in the bog garden but given some dappled shade will grow in most situations where the soil remains moist at all times.

Candelabra Primulas are amongst some of the most beautiful classic garden plants. There are many species and even more hybrids and varieties.  All are clump forming and spread by self sown seedlings. The flowers are carried in numerous whorls up strong stems and have a very exotic appearance, but they are all extremely hardy standing many degrees of frost. They have a long flowering season across the range of types extending from late April to the end of July.  Flowering heights range from 30cm (1 foot) to 100 cm (3 feet).  Many are tolerant of very heavy wet soils. They associate well with other familiar plants such as Astilbe and Hosta.

Peninsula Hybrids are selections we have made over a number of years.  The colours are pastel and beautiful; plants supplied may vary compared with those illustrated here but we are certain you will not be disappointed. These hybrids flower in May into June.

The price is for an assortment of 6 plants

All plants supplied are of flowering size and posted bare-root, without compost or pot.

 

Primula bulleyana subsp. beesiana This is a perennial candelabra Primula of outstanding garden merit. Having been grown for over 100 years this species has a proven track record. It is very hardy and establishes itself as a strong clump. A fantastic candelabra for the June garden performing well in all soils that remain moist. Height of flowering is 60 cm (2 feet). Being June flowering it adds a splash of colour, few other plants can compete with. The 60cm (2 feet) tall flowering stems, carry 6 to 8 whorls of flowers. This candelabra species enjoys a damp spot in the garden and will thrive under such conditions. It is an ideal species beside ponds and streams and assorts well with all of the other candelabras such as Primula bulleyana. The plant spreads itself by self sown seedlings in damp conditions. It also looks very attractive in the garden border in a soil that does not dry out. This is a very hardy Primula and one which will establish itself very quickly. Clump forming which can be divided in early spring. It originates in Yunnan.

Candelabra primulas are amongst some of the most beautiful garden plants. There are many species and even more hybrids. This hybrid candelabra is one of Peninsula Primulas’ own selected seedlings. It came about as a chance seedling in our nursery, it was selected and propagated. Now we can offer it, but we never have many plants available. We have selected this plant for its vigorous features; once established it will grow and extent the group quite easily. The flowering period is May into June. It is attractive to pollinating insects. All the candelabra hybrids are tolerant of wet soils but will also be happy in a moisture retentive soil that never dries out. Some dappled shade allows the flowers to last longer. Plants supplied are mature flowering sized bare-root and ready for planting.