Primula beesiana
Primula beesiana | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Primulaceae |
Genus: | Primula |
Species: | P. beesiana |
Binomial name | |
Primula beesiana Forrest | |
Primula beesiana, now treated as a subspecies of Primula bulleyana. is one of the species known as candelabra primroses. It is a tall Primula with purple-red flowers.
Stems of Primula beesiana grow 50–60 cm high and flower in late spring or early summer. They prefer full sun or partial shade, and live a long time. The flowers are fragrant and require diligent watering.
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