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Candelabra primula - Primula chungensis

Candelabra primula - Primula chungensisCandelabra primula - Primula chungensis
© Dr Chris Gibson/English Nature
UK distribution - East Anglia, Midlands, North, South East, South West

The neat, upright candelabra primula has tubular, orange flowers which are arranged in tiered whorls up the tall stems.The lance-shaped, mid-green leaves form a rosette at the base of the stem.

Like most primulas, this one will thrive in partial shade, making it a good plant for a woodland edge setting. It provides an early source of nectar for bees.

Animals

Bees and wasps

FoliageGreen
FlowerOrange, January to April
MoistureAverage (Average)
SunlightPart-shade (Part-shade)
OriginNon-native