| | | Family | Primulaceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 40 - 70 cm (1 - 2 ft) | | Spread | 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in) | | Light | partial shade | | Soil Moisture | moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Primula beesiana (candleabra primrose) bears bright pink and fragrant blossoms during late spring to mid summer. The foliage is faded green in colour. | | Typical Uses | Accent, container, cut flowers, edging, mass planting, waterfront and woodland. | | Special Characteristics | This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits. | | |