9 X Candelabra Primula plants, garden ready and of flowering size.

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 offered here extending from late April to the end of June.  Flowering heights range from 60cm (2 feet) to 100 cm (3 feet).  All are tolerant of very heavy wet soils. They associate well with other familiar plants such as Astilbe and Hosta.

Many primulas are tolerant of very wet heavy sticky soils - This candelabra selection will grow well in wet or damp woodland. Also around the edge of ponds and streams.

Plants supplied may vary to those illustrated, but each one will be different, named and labelled. All plants supplied are of mature flowering size. All plants are supplied without compost (compost removed or reduced) thus saving on postage costs. Plants are garden ready for planting or potting.

Many primulas are tolerant of very wet heavy sticky soils - This selection will grow well in wet or damp woodland.

Key features of this collection:

• 9 X Primulas suitable for damp woodland
• Flowering season spring and early summer
• Heights range 40 to 60 cm, colours are pastel and soft to the eye
• Ideal starter plants if you have not Grown primulas before
• Plants supplied are of flowering size, will flower next season

Here we offer 9 X plants of Primula. Hardy ornamental garden plants suitable for damp woodland or a shaded part of your garden. The ideal woodland conditions include, a cool moist root run, lack of competition from surface rooting trees and a deep rotted leaf or organic layer into which the primulas can extend their root systems. Dappled light is ideal but many will thrive where they can receive shafts of light coming through the tree canopy. Soil conditions must never become dry. Plants chosen are those that are available at the time. This means that those supplied may vary from the illustration. Plants are supplied with reduced compost and depending on time of year may be bare-root or root-balled, without pots. Included in the collection are candelabras, bell flowered Primulas and scented types. Each plant will come labelled with its name and the range of colours will ensure each one is different. A stunning collection! The colours will be similar to those illustrated in the item image. The selection here range in height from 40 cm (18") to 60 cm (2ft). All of them prefer a cool position and dappled light.Plants supplied are of mature flowering size.

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 coloured flowers standing majestically above striking mid-green luxuriant foliage. This collection has 8 distinct colours. 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). Being the earliest of the candelabras to flower (late April to May) it brings a welcome cheer to the spring bog garden. 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. The offer is for 8 different (japonica varieties) mature flowering sized plants sent bare-root (compost removed).

Many primulas are tolerant of very wet heavy sticky soils - This selection will grow well in wet or damp woodland. The selection here range in height from 45 cm (18") to 100 cm (3ft). All of them prefer a cool position and dappled light.

Here we offer our selection of 9 primulas suitable for the bog garden. Each will be a named type and labelled accordingly. The plants will be similar to those illustrated in the item image. Plants supplied ex. pots with rootball prepared and ready for planting and are of mature flowering size.

This collection will contain 4 plants of the smaller Asiatic and European species primulas.  These are suited to the rock garden, troughs and planters in cool shaded conditions. They never want to dry out and give a lovely display of flowers during April and May depending on type.  All flower at about one foot in height (30cm). They self seed and are easily raised from saved seed. The selection will depend on what we have available. The picture shows PP bellidifolia, watsonii, muscarioides and cernua. Actual selection may vary from this depending on our stock levels. Plants are supplied ex. pots but will a root-ball and are of flowering size. They can be potted or planted upon arrival at almost any time but drought should be avoided unless water can be supplied.

8 X Plant - Summer Scented Primula Collection.

This is a collection of exotic scented primulas, from various parts of Asia. They belong to the Sikkimensis group and hail from the Himalayas, Tibet and Sikkim. They are extremely hardy and make wonderful garden plants, well suited to our conditions.

The flowering timescale across this range of primulas offered is from May to late July.

The flowering height ranges from 60 to 100cm (2’to 3’) depending on type.

They make an awesome impact in the garden when planted in mass groupings, and the photographs show what you can expect.

The plants selected for the collection will include Primula sikkimensis, florindae (and varieties), and alpicola (and varieties); 8 Plants in total supplied in their 7cm pots ready for planting out in your garden.

No special soil preparation is required. Just choose a spot in your garden where the soil never dries out and the plants can enjoy some dappled shade. Pop them in and ensure they get enough water during establishment. If you can add some garden compost during planting this will help if your soil is prone to drying out.

The plants supplied are of flowering size and within the next few weeks (it is now 1st May 2020) and you can enjoy their beauty and fragrance.

 

Four scented primulas. Flowering period is from May through to July.  Height 60 cm to 100 cm. Plants supplied are mature flowering size and posted bare-root or reduced compost to minimise postage weight.  See more detailed descriptions for each plant by clicking the links below. The four illustrated are Primula florindae, florindae (copper form), alpicola var Luna and alpicola var Alba. Please note other scented primulas may be used as substitutes depending on availabilty of those illustrated.

A Japanese import some 130 years ago, Primula japonica is a classic garden plant of easy culture. 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.

Primula japonica Splendens - A very typical candelabra primula it has stunning whorled tiers of beautiful salmon crimson flowers standing majestically above striking mid-green luxuriant foliage.

Primula japonica Postford White - This candelabra has stunning white flowers which have a yellow eye in the centre. It is very prolific and self-seeding spreading around the garden. A must have plant! The image is of just before the whorls develop.

Primula japonica Valley Red - Flowering time is May and height at its peak is 60cm (2 feet). A very typical candelabra Primula it has stunning whorled tiers of beautiful purple red flowers standing majestically above striking mid-green luxuriant foliage. The image is of just before the whorls develop.

Primula japonica Peninsula Pink - The variety on offer is a selection which I call ‘Peninsula Pink’. It is a strong grower and the foliage is also very attractive – having a variegated appearance during summer. It has beautiful apple blossom flowers.

Primula florindae or the Giant Himalayan Cowslip is a magnificent plant. It is of huge stature flowering at a height of 100cm (3½ feet) and extremely long lived; up to 20 years being noted by many. The best conditions are a rich moist fertile soil where it has a chance to develop its gigantic proportions; huge numbers of strongly scented flowers can be enjoyed during June and July, this being the latest Primula to flower in the garden. It can also naturalise in a damp situation but in this regard is best suited to a big garden. In a garden a group of 3 plants will make a very bold statement. When conditions are not so damp Primula florindae still grows but all of its parts are reduced in size; but still producing masses of scented flowers.

Primula alpicola is a very easy clump forming, extremely hardy long-lived garden plant flowering from May into June. Coming from Tibet this species is acclimatised to serious cold weather! It thrives in cool humid situations such as stream sides, edges of ponds and damp hollows. It will spread by self sown seedlings when conditions remain moist thereby extending the groups quite naturally. The sweetly scented perfume from the flowers is carried around the garden on cool still June evenings. The flowering stem will reach a height of 40 – 50 cm (16 to 20 inches). Primula alpicola will assort well with other moisture loving plants such as Astilbe.