Primula Candelabra (Primula candelabra hybrid) 80 seeds (#1018)

Unusual whorls of flowers form around the stems to give the effect of a candelabra!
This is a lovely candelabra primula, found growing wild on hillsides in China. It looks great planted in groups and produces semi-evergreen rosettes of leaves, from the middle of which appear upright spikes of flowers in crimson fading to orange in summer. The foliage remains above ground in all but severe conditions, so do not cut back in autumn.
However plants may be tidied up in spring to remove the worst old foliage to make way for fresh new growth in spring, if wished.
Plants may be tidied up in spring to remove the worst old foliage to make way for fresh new growth in spring, if wished.
Ideal conditions are partial shade in rich, moist soil of neutral to acid pH.
Approximately 80 seeds in 0.02g packet.

Genus - Primula
Species - candelabra hybrid
Common name - Primula Candelabra
Pre-Treatment - Not-required
Hardiness zones - 5 - 9
Height - 0,40 - 0,60 m
Spread - 0,30 m
Plant type - Perennial flower
Exposure - Partial Shade
Growth rate - Fast
Soil PH - Acid, neutral
Soil type - Rich, moist
Water requirements - Average, high
Landscape uses - Woodland gardens and composotions
Bloom season - April to June
Leaf / Flower color - Green / Yellow, violet, red, white

GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
Sow thinly indoors from January to March or outside till June in pots or trays of seed compost and place in a cold frame or cool greenhouse.
Do not cover the seeds with compost. Keep moist and warm at approx. +10-+15C.
Seedlings appear in 21-49 days.
Do not allow compost to dry out. When seedlings are large enough to handle, thin (prick out) to individual pots.
Grow on and plant out to final position in the autumn.