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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