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Primula Candelabra Pillar Box Red
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Primula candelabra 'Pillar Box', is a stunning perennial known for its tiered whorls of bright crimson-red flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. The vivid blooms are held on tall, upright stems above a rosette of vibrant green leaves, creating a striking candelabra-like effect. It thrives in damp, shaded areas, making it ideal for woodland gardens, pond edges, or shaded borders and humus-rich soils that remain consistently moist. Its bold color and unique flowering habit make it a standout in spring and early summer displays, while its ecological benefits include attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Pillar Box is a hardy and low-maintenance plant that naturalizes well in suitable conditions, offering long-term seasonal interest.
- Common name
- Pillar Box Candelabra Primrose, Candelabra Primula
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Packet content
- 80 seeds
- Height
- 40 cm - 60 cm
- Light level
- Partial shade
- Growth habit
- Herbaceous
- Hardiness rating
- H5
- Pollinator-friendly
- Yes
- Moisture
- Moisture retentive
- Colour
- Red
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